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SG08 CLU

2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber SE

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2020
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

90,530 mi
Last recorded90,530 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber SE56,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG08 CLU
MakeDodge (usa)
ModelCaliber SE
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2019 90,530 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jan 2019 90,530 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 90,526 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 19 Oct 2017 89,084 miles

Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened front (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened rear (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 21 Sep 2016 88,114 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 85,710 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 85,708 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 68,037 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 68,037 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 53,029 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 43,909 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 43,909 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 33,070 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 23,977 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 23,320 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Dodge (usa) Caliber SE?

Based on 3,151 MOT tests across 229 vehicles.

66.2%
Pass Rate
6,516
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
229
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 154
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 133
position lamp(s) not working 133
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 130
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 92
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SG08 CLU is a 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber SE in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

Across all 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 56,373 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 SE fails its MOT is suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint, accounting for 154 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SG08 CLU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was SG08 CLU registered?

SG08 CLU is a 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber SE, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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