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HV08 LVW

2008 Dodge Nitro

Silver Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

109,764 mi
Last recorded109,764 miles
Recorded on13 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Dodge Nitro69,431 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 LVW
MakeDodge
ModelNitro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 May 2023 109,764 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 102,364 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Aug 2022 102,358 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 98,364 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 98,364 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 95,266 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 11 Jun 2020 95,266 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 92,606 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 87,682 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 87,682 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2017 84,498 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 84,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2015 74,346 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 65,965 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished.

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

Fail 7 Oct 2014 65,336 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished.

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 53,954 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

nearside rear tyre slightly perished.

Fail 20 Sep 2013 53,954 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

nearside rear tyre slightly perished.

Pass 1 Oct 2012 41,574 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 7 Oct 2011 29,588 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 29,588 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 29,586 miles

Both front tyre walls starting to crack.

Near side front tyre on limit,slight damage to wall.

Rear discs worn,pads low.

off side front tyre tread 2mm.

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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HV08 LVW is a 2008 Dodge Nitro in Silver with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 HV08 LVW, 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 HV08 LVW registered?

HV08 LVW is a 2008 Dodge Nitro, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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