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DU08 FXL

2008 Dodge Nitro

Black Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

85,441 mi
Last recorded85,441 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Dodge Nitro69,431 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 FXL
MakeDodge
ModelNitro
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 85,441 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2026 85,441 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 79,992 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2025 79,992 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 76,808 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 71,223 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 66,074 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 66,074 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 59,560 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 59,352 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 59,351 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 58,479 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 58,478 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 May 2019 57,874 miles

engine guard obscures some components for test

Fail 14 May 2019 57,873 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

engine guard obscures some components for test

Pass 3 May 2018 54,406 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 May 2018 54,406 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 May 2017 50,986 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 May 2017 50,986 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 May 2016 48,190 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 May 2016 48,190 miles

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2015 42,519 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2014 36,653 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Apr 2014 36,653 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2013 31,471 miles

offside rear tyre slightly perished on outer sidewall

Fail 8 May 2013 31,471 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside rear tyre slightly perished on outer sidewall

Pass 11 May 2012 26,936 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 21,682 miles

all four tyres perishing on the tyre walls

Fail 11 May 2011 21,682 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

all four tyres perishing on the tyre walls

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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DU08 FXL is a 2008 Dodge Nitro in Black with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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

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 DU08 FXL, 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 DU08 FXL registered?

DU08 FXL is a 2008 Dodge Nitro, first registered on 27 May 2008.

Is DU08 FXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU08 FXL shows 29 tests with a 58.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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