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J8 EPG

2009 Dodge Nitro

Silver Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

86,458 mi
Last recorded86,458 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Dodge Nitro67,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 EPG
MakeDodge
ModelNitro
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 86,458 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 76,551 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 76,545 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 71,510 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 59,254 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 45,889 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 35,441 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 28,281 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 27,986 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 25,911 miles

Front both tyres perished

Fail 22 Mar 2018 25,910 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

Front both tyres perished

Pass 28 Feb 2017 24,438 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 21,136 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 19,760 miles

Signs of possible overheat, nearside rear brake, not binding on test

Wipers poor

Pass 27 Feb 2014 16,233 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 10,703 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 10,703 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 10,401 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 10,399 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

all discs corroded.

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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J8 EPG is a 2009 Dodge Nitro in Silver with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 J8 EPG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J8 EPG registered?

J8 EPG is a 2009 Dodge Nitro, first registered on 14 April 2009.

Is J8 EPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for J8 EPG shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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