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163 DJB

2009 Dodge Nitro

Red Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

83,505 mi
Last recorded83,505 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Dodge Nitro67,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration163 DJB
MakeDodge
ModelNitro
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 83,505 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2024 83,076 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement h/brake (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement h/brake (1.1.15 (e))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 83,025 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 81,998 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 81,559 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 78,539 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 73,973 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2020 73,913 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres fairly close to limit

Pass 24 Aug 2019 68,738 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

hand brake performance low

Pass 25 Aug 2018 62,460 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

hand brake performance close to limit

Pass 2 Sep 2017 55,122 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 55,122 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 48,736 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear tyre close to limit @ starting to perish on walls

Fail 3 Sep 2016 48,736 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear tyre close to limit @ starting to perish on walls

Pass 29 Aug 2015 41,281 miles

h/brake effort slightly low

offside rear tyre inside wall starting to split but not showing fibres

Pass 3 Sep 2014 31,459 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 28,268 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 24,185 miles

How Reliable is the Dodge Nitro?

Based on 31,689 MOT tests across 1,995 vehicles.

70.0%
Pass Rate
6,279
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
1,995
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,177
parking brake recording little or no effort 805
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 712
Registration plate lamp not working 709
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 607
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163 DJB is a 2009 Dodge Nitro in Red with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2009 Dodge Nitro models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 67,800 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Dodge Nitro fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 1,177 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 163 DJB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Dodge Nitro typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 17 years old, this Dodge Nitro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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163 DJB is a 2009 Dodge Nitro, first registered on 28 November 2009.

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