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BJ58 JXV

2008 Dodge Nitro

Red Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

96,269 mi
Last recorded96,269 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Dodge Nitro69,431 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ58 JXV
MakeDodge
ModelNitro
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 96,269 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroding Nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear diff is corroding

Fail 3 Nov 2025 96,267 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroding Nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear diff is corroding

Fail 9 Jun 2025 96,233 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2025 92,232 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges over axle (4.11 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts on driveshaft (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2024 85,930 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight oil leak rear diff

Fail 10 May 2024 85,925 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight oil leak rear diff

Pass 12 May 2023 75,343 miles
Fail 11 May 2023 75,341 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 70,903 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 70,897 miles

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

both rear parking brakes below efficiency

Pass 20 Jan 2021 68,403 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 62,755 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Jan 2020 62,755 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2018 50,853 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 44,959 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 44,957 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2017 44,912 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 37,643 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 May 2015 33,897 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 21,673 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 21,673 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 20,706 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 18,697 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 16,162 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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BJ58 JXV is a 2008 Dodge Nitro in Red with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2008 Dodge Nitro models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 69,431 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 Nitro fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 1,177 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ58 JXV, 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 18 years old, this Dodge Nitro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BJ58 JXV is a 2008 Dodge Nitro, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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