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L17 NWB

2008 Dodge Nitro

Red Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

169,187 mi
Last recorded169,187 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Dodge Nitro69,431 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL17 NWB
MakeDodge
ModelNitro
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 169,187 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 160,091 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

underbody surface corrosion

Fail 10 Dec 2024 160,091 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

underbody surface corrosion

Pass 14 Dec 2023 156,935 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 156,919 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box split at seam (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened at seat connection point (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 148,576 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 133,378 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 123,112 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 116,836 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop gearbox end (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

tyre pressure warning lights on dash board

Fail 14 Sep 2018 116,836 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding unable to turn (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop gearbox end (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

tyre pressure warning lights on dash board

Pass 19 Aug 2017 109,963 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 97,009 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 97,009 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 86,463 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 86,463 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2014 74,584 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2014 74,584 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 18 Aug 2014 74,447 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 66,464 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 22 Aug 2013 66,464 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 55,109 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 42,137 miles

offside parking brake linkage in hub starting to sieze

Fail 1 Aug 2011 42,137 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

offside parking brake linkage in hub starting to sieze

Fail 29 Jul 2011 42,026 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Jun 2011 41,034 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both sides handbrake quadrants going to hubs starting to sieze up.

Front dics showing signs of wear.

Nearside Front rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear brake discs lipped and worn

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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L17 NWB is a 2008 Dodge Nitro in Red with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 L17 NWB, 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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L17 NWB is a 2008 Dodge Nitro, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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