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VJ08 REN

2008 Dodge (usa) Avenger Sxt Diesel

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,990 mi
Last recorded85,990 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Dodge (usa) Avenger Sxt Diesel67,075 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJ08 REN
MakeDodge (usa)
ModelAvenger Sxt Diesel
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 85,990 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear brake dust shield corroded

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear brake dust shield corroded

Rear suspension corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2025 85,988 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear brake dust shield corroded

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear brake dust shield corroded

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2023 83,293 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 81,123 miles

chip in windcsreen zone b under 40mm

tpms light on

Fail 11 Dec 2020 81,123 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

chip in windcsreen zone b under 40mm

tpms light on

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 79,798 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

underside has corrosion

Fail 5 Nov 2018 79,766 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both sides (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

tyre pressure monitoring system on dashboard

Pass 16 Dec 2017 73,338 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 68,168 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2015 60,479 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

TPMS light on

high level stop light inop

oil leak

Fail 5 Dec 2015 59,740 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

engine has slight oil leak

rear upper stop lamp not working

Pass 13 Dec 2014 55,431 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2013 47,369 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 38,442 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 31,995 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 26,541 miles

How Reliable is the Dodge (usa) Avenger Sxt Diesel?

Based on 1,474 MOT tests across 123 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
7,243
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
123
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 48
position lamp(s) not working 32
Registration plate lamp not working 25
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 24
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 18
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VJ08 REN is a 2008 Dodge (usa) Avenger Sxt Diesel in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Dodge (usa) Avenger Sxt Diesel models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 67,075 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Dodge (usa) Avenger Sxt Diesel fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 48 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VJ08 REN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Dodge (usa) Avenger Sxt Diesel typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Dodge (usa) Avenger Sxt Diesel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VJ08 REN is a 2008 Dodge (usa) Avenger Sxt Diesel, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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