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DG08 LWN

2008 Dodge Nitro

Black Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

133,694 mi
Last recorded133,694 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Dodge Nitro69,431 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 LWN
MakeDodge
ModelNitro
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2023 133,694 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2023 133,689 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2022 129,994 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 125,863 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 125,765 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible led lights fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 116,651 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 90,959 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wipers split but clearing screen effectively (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Rear Both rear tyres worn to 3mm

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

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

TPMS light on

Pass 2 Nov 2018 58,647 miles

Front passenger door and both rear doors wont unlock from key or either door switches.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear brake discs heavily corroded, but pads are ok. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 50,963 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Oct 2016 43,492 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 3 Oct 2016 43,491 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Sep 2015 37,154 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 33,505 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 30,074 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

all 4tyre sidewalls split but no cords showing

Pass 23 Oct 2012 25,991 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 21,275 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 16,830 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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DG08 LWN is a 2008 Dodge Nitro in Black with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 DG08 LWN, 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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DG08 LWN is a 2008 Dodge Nitro, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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