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KR08 BER

2008 Dodge Nitro

Black Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

69,504 mi
Last recorded69,504 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Dodge Nitro69,431 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR08 BER
MakeDodge
ModelNitro
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2024 69,504 miles

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

Central exhaust deteriorating

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

tpms warning lamp on

Fail 29 Jul 2024 69,504 miles

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

Central exhaust deteriorating

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

tpms warning lamp on

Pass 12 May 2023 69,157 miles

Handbrake lever has minimal reserve travel.

Fail 11 May 2023 69,153 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Temporary fuel cap fitted. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Handbrake lever has minimal reserve travel.

Pass 10 May 2022 67,973 miles

Vehicle body undersealed

Fail 25 Apr 2022 67,952 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak Radiator OS. ()

Handbrake lever has minimal reserve travel.

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Unable to inspect wheel bearing fully. (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe union corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 66,984 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

exhaust system corroded

general underbody corrosion

Fail 28 Jan 2021 66,983 miles

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

exhaust system corroded

general underbody corrosion

Pass 31 Dec 2019 64,631 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 54,200 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 51,847 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 51,840 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Nearside rear brake binding handbrake (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding handbrake (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 48,462 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 48,458 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 43,091 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 39,558 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 39,558 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 33,621 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 26,569 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 18,781 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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KR08 BER is a 2008 Dodge Nitro in Black with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KR08 BER, 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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KR08 BER is a 2008 Dodge Nitro, first registered on 16 December 2008.

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