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EO08 SZL

2008 Dodge Nitro

Black Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

123,486 mi
Last recorded123,486 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Dodge Nitro69,431 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO08 SZL
MakeDodge
ModelNitro
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2021 123,486 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 113,380 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 110,988 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 105,039 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 94,172 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2017 94,169 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 78,179 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2015 78,179 miles

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

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2014 65,717 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Dec 2014 65,717 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2014 59,811 miles

ESp light

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 59,811 miles

ESp light

Pass 6 Mar 2013 50,098 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 39,006 miles

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

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

second hand tyres fitted front ???

Fail 2 Mar 2012 39,000 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 27,838 miles

All brake discs slightly pitted and inner pads low

Handbrake slight travel

Unable asses under bonnet and underside of engine bay and steering rack fully due to covers fitted

Brake fluid close to min level

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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EO08 SZL is a 2008 Dodge Nitro in Black with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EO08 SZL, 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 EO08 SZL registered?

EO08 SZL is a 2008 Dodge Nitro, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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