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FG08 VAA

2008 Dodge Nitro

Silver Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

159,008 mi
Last recorded159,008 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Dodge Nitro69,431 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 VAA
MakeDodge
ModelNitro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2024 159,008 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 151,835 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 142,768 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Jun 2022 142,765 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 136,750 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front fog lamp inop

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened stabiliser bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

cannot see inner brake pads

under trays fitted

tow bar electrics not tested

Fail 17 Jun 2021 136,750 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated and likely to cause a short-circuit (4.10 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp inop

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened stabiliser bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

cannot see inner brake pads

under trays fitted

tow bar electrics not tested

Pass 25 Jun 2020 131,009 miles

Nearside side step damaged

Offside Front fog lamp inop

Rear tie rod corroded

cannot see inner brake pads

general corrosion

Fail 23 Jun 2020 131,008 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside side step damaged

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp inop

Rear tie rod corroded

cannot see inner brake pads

general corrosion

Pass 19 Jun 2019 120,188 miles

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))

cannot see inner brake pads

general corrosion

Fail 18 Jun 2019 120,188 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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))

cannot see inner brake pads

general corrosion

Pass 2 Jul 2018 106,912 miles

cannot see inner brake pads

tyre pressure monitoring light on

Fail 2 Jul 2018 106,912 miles

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

cannot see inner brake pads

tyre pressure monitoring light on

Pass 6 Jul 2017 89,923 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on the outer part of the tread pattern borderline pass (4.1.E.1)

slight play in both sides of the steering rack in the inner joints

Pass 14 Jul 2016 76,095 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 76,078 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2016 76,035 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing slightly rough

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Jun 2015 60,792 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 30 Jun 2015 60,792 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 46,483 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 30,358 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

small cracks on sidewalls of all four tyres

Fail 27 Jun 2013 30,357 miles

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

small cracks on sidewalls of all four tyres

Pass 10 Jul 2012 17,765 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2012 15,388 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 8,588 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

all 4 tyres showing to split on inner and outer sidewallls also tyres seem to be perishing with small cuts all over the sidewalls not exposing cords or canvas at time of test BORDERLINE PASS

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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FG08 VAA is a 2008 Dodge Nitro in Silver with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FG08 VAA, 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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FG08 VAA is a 2008 Dodge Nitro, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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