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BU08 DZO

2008 Dodge (usa) Nitro SE

Black Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

96,981 mi
Last recorded96,981 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Dodge (usa) Nitro SE69,676 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 DZO
MakeDodge (usa)
ModelNitro SE
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 96,981 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 87,072 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 82,025 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 7 May 2024 81,996 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low Unable to adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 26 May 2023 75,087 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 68,658 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system lamp on

Fail 10 May 2022 68,658 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system lamp on

Pass 28 May 2021 61,849 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 61,849 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect h i d bulbs fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner tie rod end (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side no effort (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 61,371 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively o/s/r & n/s/r (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 58,734 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 54,501 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 46,193 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 46,187 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 36,514 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 31,868 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 31,867 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 26,222 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 22,390 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 18,857 miles

brake fluid level low

front tyres cracking badly sidewalls!

Pass 9 Mar 2012 16,653 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 14,619 miles

How Reliable is the Dodge (usa) Nitro SE?

Based on 2,197 MOT tests across 159 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
6,189
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
159
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 83
parking brake recording little or no effort 70
Registration plate lamp not working 49
position lamp(s) not working 44
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43
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BU08 DZO is a 2008 Dodge (usa) Nitro SE in Black with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2008 Dodge (usa) Nitro SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 69,676 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Dodge (usa) Nitro SE fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 83 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU08 DZO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was BU08 DZO registered?

BU08 DZO is a 2008 Dodge (usa) Nitro SE, first registered on 12 March 2008.

Is BU08 DZO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU08 DZO shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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