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HN08 PZX

2008 Dodge Nitro

Black Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

161,146 mi
Last recorded161,146 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Dodge Nitro69,431 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN08 PZX
MakeDodge
ModelNitro
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 161,146 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on edges and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2026 161,146 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on edges and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 146,039 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 130,130 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2024 130,130 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 119,543 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2023 119,397 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2022 110,859 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 110,816 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 100,650 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 100,649 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 89,062 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 83,211 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 83,208 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2014 78,615 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 78,615 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2013 72,266 miles

Nearside Front Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 7 May 2013 72,260 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 1 May 2012 60,998 miles

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

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

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

t.p.m.s. fault

Pass 28 Mar 2011 51,967 miles

Front brake discs worn slightly.

Slight play in nearside front lower ball joint

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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HN08 PZX is a 2008 Dodge Nitro in Black with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HN08 PZX, 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 HN08 PZX registered?

HN08 PZX is a 2008 Dodge Nitro, first registered on 17 April 2008.

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