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CV08 LFA

2008 Dodge (usa) Nitro SE

Red Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

145,427 mi
Last recorded145,427 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Dodge (usa) Nitro SE69,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 LFA
MakeDodge (usa)
ModelNitro SE
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2024 145,427 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 141,674 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2023 141,674 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 137,840 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 131,627 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 126,179 miles

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

Nearside mirror loose

Fail 22 Oct 2019 126,179 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside mirror loose

hand brake effort just met

Fail 12 Oct 2019 126,167 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 118,987 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 118,974 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 109,720 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

only just passed park brake test at 16%

Fail 7 Jun 2017 109,718 miles

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) hose fitted wrong (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

only just passed park brake test at 16%

Pass 16 May 2016 101,988 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 May 2015 90,189 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 73,575 miles

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

The nearside and offside rear tyres are worn down close to the 2mm indicator marks.

The rear wiper arm is damage and the blade is deteriorated.

The top mounting for the fuel filler pipe is loose.

Fail 15 May 2014 73,573 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

The nearside and offside rear tyres are worn down close to the 2mm indicator marks.

The rear wiper arm is damage and the blade is deteriorated.

The top mounting for the fuel filler pipe is loose.

Pass 14 May 2013 56,258 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 56,258 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 80,202 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 26,019 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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CV08 LFA is a 2008 Dodge (usa) Nitro SE in Red with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CV08 LFA, 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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CV08 LFA is a 2008 Dodge (usa) Nitro SE, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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