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GJ08 HTV

2008 Dodge (usa) Nitro SE

Black Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

70,665 mi
Last recorded70,665 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Dodge (usa) Nitro SE69,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 HTV
MakeDodge (usa)
ModelNitro SE
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 70,665 miles

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

Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated rear joint (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2025 70,638 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated rear joint (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2025 69,406 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side reading very low (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2024 59,317 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 May 2024 59,191 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 52,283 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2023 52,232 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 46,153 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/50 ZR20 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front mirror cover damaged

Fail 6 Apr 2022 45,970 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/50 ZR20 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front mirror cover damaged

Pass 2 Mar 2021 38,001 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2021 37,996 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 29,210 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads very near wear limits.. Signs of brake over heating (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources a lamp not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

TPMS fault light on.. ( missing sensor N/S/R ) plus low pressure in O/S/F tyre

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH front tyres worn on outer shoulder areas (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Feb 2020 29,205 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads very near wear limits.. Signs of brake over heating (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources a lamp not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

TPMS fault light on.. ( missing sensor N/S/R ) plus low pressure in O/S/F tyre

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH front tyres worn on outer shoulder areas (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 22,931 miles

n/s outer door mirror casing is damaged and only just meeting the requirements

Pass 16 Feb 2018 15,796 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 15,250 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 15,249 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 14,588 miles

brake discs in poor condition

Pass 15 May 2015 12,841 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 8 May 2014 10,718 miles

all tyres in poor condition with cracks in the side walls

Pass 16 Apr 2013 9,018 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 7,879 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 5,271 miles

How Reliable is the Dodge (usa) Nitro SE?

Based on 2,197 MOT tests across 159 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
6,189
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
159
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 83
parking brake recording little or no effort 70
Registration plate lamp not working 49
position lamp(s) not working 44
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43
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GJ08 HTV is a 2008 Dodge (usa) Nitro SE in Black with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2008 Dodge (usa) Nitro SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 69,676 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 (usa) Nitro SE fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 83 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GJ08 HTV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Dodge (usa) Nitro SE typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Dodge (usa) Nitro SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GJ08 HTV is a 2008 Dodge (usa) Nitro SE, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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