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EL55 OND

2008 Dodge Nitro

Black Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

115,521 mi
Last recorded115,521 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Dodge Nitro69,431 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEL55 OND
MakeDodge
ModelNitro
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 115,521 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 110,989 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 105,830 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 99,647 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 97,259 miles

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

door sill covers fitted.

engine bay covers fitted.

vehicle under trays fitted.

Pass 21 Dec 2020 91,755 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

door sill covers fitted.

engine bay covers fitted.

vehicle under trays fitted.

Fail 16 Dec 2020 91,733 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

door sill covers fitted.

engine bay covers fitted.

vehicle under trays fitted.

Pass 17 Jun 2019 83,760 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 81,905 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2018 81,905 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 77,994 miles

end float in rear wheels

handbrake high/ long travel

lift in both front lower ball joints ( n/s worse)

rear pads worn/low ( o/s lower )

Pass 6 Sep 2016 73,154 miles

end float in rear wheels

lift in front lower ball joints ( n/s worse)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 73,154 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

STRONG ADVISE - HANDBRAKE ONLY JUST PASSED WITH 18% EFFICIENCY

end float in rear wheels

lift in front lower ball joints ( n/s worse)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 66,866 miles

slight corrosion on exhaust system

slight corrosion on front brake discs

slight lift in both front suspension lower balljoints

slight play in steering rack track rods

undertray secured by rope

Pass 9 Sep 2014 57,769 miles

deep cuts in offside front tyre on inner sidewall shoulder

slight lift in both front suspension lower balljoints

Pass 10 Sep 2013 47,184 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 37,243 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 29,078 miles

All tyre walls starting to crack.

Both front tyre treads low on edges.

Front discs worn and corroded.

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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EL55 OND is a 2008 Dodge Nitro in Black with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EL55 OND, 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 EL55 OND registered?

EL55 OND is a 2008 Dodge Nitro, first registered on 15 October 2008.

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