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GF59 FYC

2009 Dodge Nitro

Red Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,511 mi
Last recorded80,511 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 Dodge Nitro67,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF59 FYC
MakeDodge
ModelNitro
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2023 80,511 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

various suspension components corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2022 75,521 miles

rear tyres close to limit

Pass 2 Feb 2021 69,043 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 69,039 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded unions (1.1.11 (c))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 65,179 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material union (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Dec 2019 65,179 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material union (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 60,514 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 53,150 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 265/4520 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 265/4520 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Jan 2018 53,148 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 265/4520 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 265/4520 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 46,689 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 39,290 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 34,283 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 34,282 miles

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

Offside Rear looks like o/s rear pads have overheated

Pass 18 Nov 2014 30,012 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 23,816 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 16,023 miles

all tyres showing signs of cracking on walls

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

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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GF59 FYC is a 2009 Dodge Nitro in Red with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2009 Dodge Nitro models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 67,800 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 GF59 FYC, 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 17 years old, this Dodge Nitro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GF59 FYC is a 2009 Dodge Nitro, first registered on 4 December 2009.

Is GF59 FYC safe to buy?

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