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KO08 OCG

2008 Dodge Nitro

Silver Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

73,494 mi
Last recorded73,494 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Dodge Nitro69,431 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO08 OCG
MakeDodge
ModelNitro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 73,494 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear hand brake low effort

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 71,451 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2025 71,451 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 67,655 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2024 67,655 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 63,154 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes deteriorated. Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake operation lagging

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

Fail 14 Mar 2023 63,154 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes deteriorated. Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake operation lagging

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 59,339 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 58,555 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 55,296 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 55,296 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 53,278 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 50,141 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 46,630 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 42,628 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 38,378 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2015 38,378 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 34,501 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 30,088 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 23,970 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 18,861 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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KO08 OCG 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 76.2%.

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 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 KO08 OCG, 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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KO08 OCG is a 2008 Dodge Nitro, first registered on 12 August 2008.

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