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J444 HBS

2009 Dodge Nitro

Red Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,787 mi
Last recorded46,787 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Dodge Nitro67,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ444 HBS
MakeDodge
ModelNitro
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 46,787 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2026 46,774 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 38,102 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2025 37,020 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 29,113 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 23,668 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2020 23,147 miles

exhaust showing signs of corrossion

Pass 18 Feb 2019 21,280 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 18,984 miles

plastic covers on floors and engine

Pass 28 Jan 2017 16,176 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 13,850 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 12,013 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 9,980 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 9,961 miles

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

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

rear seats folded down unable to fully inspect seat belts

Pass 27 Dec 2012 7,277 miles

note,rear seats folded away unable to fully inspect adult belts

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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J444 HBS is a 2009 Dodge Nitro in Red with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2009 Dodge Nitro models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 67,800 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 J444 HBS, 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 17 years old, this Dodge Nitro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J444 HBS registered?

J444 HBS is a 2009 Dodge Nitro, first registered on 30 November 2009.

Is J444 HBS safe to buy?

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