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PX08 VRT

2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,276 mi
Last recorded110,276 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt60,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX08 VRT
MakeDodge (usa)
ModelCaliber Sxt
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 110,276 miles

Front tyres x 2 edges worn

Nearside Rear tyres x 2 edges worn

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect x 2 (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 104,719 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 104,550 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 90,643 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 90,643 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 May 2016 77,420 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 May 2016 77,420 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/60/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 65,863 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 31 Jan 2015 65,611 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 1 Feb 2014 55,499 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted to nearside rear, not allowing a full inspection of a seat belt

Fail 30 Jan 2014 55,473 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted to nearside rear, not allowing a full inspection of a seat belt

Pass 31 Jan 2013 45,450 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 35,496 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Jan 2011 24,423 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 24,423 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt?

Based on 2,850 MOT tests across 213 vehicles.

66.3%
Pass Rate
6,689
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
213
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 184
position lamp(s) not working 155
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 138
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 118
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 104
Full Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt reliability report

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PX08 VRT is a 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 60,380 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt fails its MOT is suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint, accounting for 184 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PX08 VRT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PX08 VRT registered?

PX08 VRT is a 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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