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DL02 ACE

2008 Dodge Nitro

Black Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

96,319 mi
Last recorded96,319 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Dodge Nitro69,431 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL02 ACE
MakeDodge
ModelNitro
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 96,319 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 89,924 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 82,126 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 82,017 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 75,503 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 72,767 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 67,353 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2020 67,353 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 60,297 miles

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

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

rear tyres perishing

Pass 24 Jan 2018 53,752 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 49,960 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 44,630 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished on side wall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished on side wall (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Apr 2016 44,625 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords split and perished (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords split and perished (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished on side wall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished on side wall (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2015 38,343 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 38,333 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 35,560 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 33,555 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 20 Mar 2013 33,545 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 31,663 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 30 Mar 2012 31,663 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 27,991 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 27,991 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 27,689 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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DL02 ACE is a 2008 Dodge Nitro in Black with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 DL02 ACE, 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 DL02 ACE registered?

DL02 ACE is a 2008 Dodge Nitro, first registered on 25 February 2008.

Is DL02 ACE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DL02 ACE shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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