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JP04 HOP

2008 Dodge Nitro

Black Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

103,812 mi
Last recorded103,812 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Dodge Nitro69,431 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJP04 HOP
MakeDodge
ModelNitro
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 103,812 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2025 103,763 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre box leaking. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH SIDES. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 99,976 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2024 99,976 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 95,291 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 93,800 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 93,800 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2020 92,002 miles

both front shock absorbers corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2019 87,268 miles

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

front shock absorbers corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2018 81,312 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 69,362 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2017 69,362 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 60,353 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 51,907 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 51,897 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 49,859 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 49,859 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Dec 2013 49,856 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 42,446 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2011 26,725 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 26,725 miles

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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JP04 HOP is a 2008 Dodge Nitro in Black 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 JP04 HOP, 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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JP04 HOP is a 2008 Dodge Nitro, first registered on 10 December 2008.

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