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DJ08 MAT

2008 Dodge Nitro

Silver Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

170,693 mi
Last recorded170,693 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Dodge Nitro69,431 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJ08 MAT
MakeDodge
ModelNitro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 170,693 miles

general under body corrosion

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 152,524 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 133,918 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight seepage of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 128,549 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 124,928 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 124,909 miles

Fuel system component leaking Engine area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 122,232 miles

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

TPM light is on

Pass 4 Jun 2018 118,082 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both Side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre Worn

Pass 7 Oct 2017 113,037 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 96,924 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2015 79,083 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 68,843 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2013 68,843 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2012 60,428 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 48,952 miles

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

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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DJ08 MAT is a 2008 Dodge Nitro in Silver with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 DJ08 MAT, 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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What year was DJ08 MAT registered?

DJ08 MAT is a 2008 Dodge Nitro, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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