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DJZ 977

2008 Dodge (usa) Nitro Sxt Crd A

Silver Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

176,092 mi
Last recorded176,092 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Dodge (usa) Nitro Sxt Crd A73,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJZ 977
MakeDodge (usa)
ModelNitro Sxt Crd A
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 176,092 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 173,337 miles

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

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2024 173,315 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 171,428 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2023 171,422 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 163,866 miles

Offside Rear Adjust handbrake at the wheel.

Fail 17 May 2019 163,866 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side Low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2018 149,640 miles

Drivers side park brake needs adjustment.

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 May 2017 138,048 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 137,952 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 121,272 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/50/20 (4.1.E.1)

plastic covers not allowing full inspection

Fail 28 Apr 2016 121,272 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/50/20 (4.1.E.1)

plastic covers not allowing full inspection

Pass 1 May 2015 98,381 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 98,381 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 75,907 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 75,907 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 52,918 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2013 52,918 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 20,522 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 20,522 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

n/s/f fog lamp inop

How Reliable is the Dodge (usa) Nitro Sxt Crd A?

Based on 7,306 MOT tests across 461 vehicles.

70.7%
Pass Rate
6,268
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
461
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 274
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 178
parking brake recording little or no effort 162
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 153
Registration plate lamp not working 151
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DJZ 977 is a 2008 Dodge (usa) Nitro Sxt Crd A in Silver with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

Across all 2008 Dodge (usa) Nitro Sxt Crd A models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 73,099 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 Sxt Crd A fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 274 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DJZ 977, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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DJZ 977 is a 2008 Dodge (usa) Nitro Sxt Crd A, first registered on 23 December 2008.

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