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GL57 JWC

2008 Dodge Nitro

Black Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

109,230 mi
Last recorded109,230 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Dodge Nitro69,431 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL57 JWC
MakeDodge
ModelNitro
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2024 109,230 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 105,976 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osr/nsr (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jan 2023 105,974 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn osf/nsf (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords osf/nsf tyres worn on outer and inner sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osr/nsr (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 90,314 miles

handbrake reserve travel

Pass 5 Dec 2020 74,235 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front nsf/osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

emissions are too clean

Pass 12 Dec 2019 71,463 miles

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

Nearside Rear slight play in half shaft end float

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear slight play half shaft end float

Pass 14 Dec 2018 66,785 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear slight play in halfshaft end float

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 edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear slight play in halfshaft end float

Fail 14 Dec 2018 66,783 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear slight play in halfshaft end float

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 edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear slight play in halfshaft end float

Pass 13 Dec 2017 61,875 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 55,966 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 49,648 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2015 49,611 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces badly corroded and worn (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face corroded (3.5.1i)

emissions just met standard after 2 attempts

nearside rear brake slight binding

Pass 19 Dec 2014 38,575 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 28,913 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 28,913 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 22,352 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 16,284 miles

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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GL57 JWC is a 2008 Dodge Nitro in Black with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 GL57 JWC, 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 GL57 JWC registered?

GL57 JWC is a 2008 Dodge Nitro, first registered on 25 January 2008.

Is GL57 JWC safe to buy?

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