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GIL 8638

2008 Dodge Nitro

Blue Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

143,121 mi
Last recorded143,121 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Dodge Nitro69,431 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIL 8638
MakeDodge
ModelNitro
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 143,121 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced In various places. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 141,300 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2025 141,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 132,989 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2024 132,955 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2023 121,347 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 110,005 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 96,107 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 93,007 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 85,100 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2019 84,868 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe to caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 76,685 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 76,685 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 71,850 miles

Parking brake on minimum of 16%

Pass 2 Mar 2016 63,253 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 63,252 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 59,474 miles

front windscreen slightly chipped

Fail 24 Feb 2015 59,474 miles

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

front windscreen slightly chipped

Pass 20 Feb 2014 51,176 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 45,563 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 38,380 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

o/s/f brake disc corroded slightly on inner surface

Pass 25 Feb 2011 31,595 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 31,595 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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GIL 8638 is a 2008 Dodge Nitro in Blue with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 GIL 8638, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GIL 8638 registered?

GIL 8638 is a 2008 Dodge Nitro, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is GIL 8638 safe to buy?

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