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HY08 VCE

2008 Dodge (usa) Nitro Sxt Crd A

Black Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

132,583 mi
Last recorded132,583 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Dodge (usa) Nitro Sxt Crd A73,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 VCE
MakeDodge (usa)
ModelNitro Sxt Crd A
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 132,583 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system light on

Fail 15 May 2026 132,578 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front TPMS Light on dash

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2025 124,619 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 6 May 2025 124,451 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2.6mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 20 May 2024 117,231 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2024 117,231 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2023 114,495 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lift in joint, but no other play/movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Slight bind on brake

Nearside Headlamp light output weak compared to offside lamp

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lift in joint, but no other play/movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Spare wheel loose under vehicle

Fail 14 Mar 2023 114,495 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lift in joint, but no other play/movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Slight bind on brake

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lift in joint, but no other play/movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Spare wheel loose under vehicle

Pass 17 Dec 2021 106,890 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2021 106,890 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 100,129 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 92,649 miles

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

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

small chip to windscreen

Fail 16 Dec 2019 92,649 miles

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

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

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

small chip to windscreen

Pass 2 Jan 2019 84,415 miles

small chips to windscreen

Fail 2 Jan 2019 84,415 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

small chips to windscreen

Pass 14 Dec 2017 75,829 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2017 75,829 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 70,593 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2015 64,687 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2015 64,687 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 55,315 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 43,402 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 32,652 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Oct 2012 32,643 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 22,495 miles

How Reliable is the Dodge (usa) Nitro Sxt Crd A?

Based on 7,306 MOT tests across 461 vehicles.

70.7%
Pass Rate
6,268
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
461
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 274
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 178
parking brake recording little or no effort 162
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 153
Registration plate lamp not working 151
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HY08 VCE is a 2008 Dodge (usa) Nitro Sxt Crd A in Black with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2008 Dodge (usa) Nitro Sxt Crd A models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 73,099 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 Sxt Crd A fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 274 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HY08 VCE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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HY08 VCE is a 2008 Dodge (usa) Nitro Sxt Crd A, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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