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L29 PUG

2008 Dodge Nitro

Blue Petrol 2777cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

64,887 mi
Last recorded64,887 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Dodge Nitro69,431 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL29 PUG
MakeDodge
ModelNitro
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,777cc
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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 64,887 miles

handbrake low readings

Pass 23 Sep 2024 63,313 miles

handbrake lowreadings

Pass 13 Oct 2023 62,295 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake low reading

Rear exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2023 62,295 miles

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

Nearside Rear parking brake low reading

Rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2022 60,929 miles

parking brake little reserve travel

Pass 14 Sep 2021 59,163 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 59,163 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 56,787 miles

handbrake low reading

Pass 23 Aug 2019 54,102 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 54,101 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 51,414 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 49,394 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 49,394 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 47,119 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 45,601 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 43,748 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 42,220 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 42,219 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 20 Dec 2012 74,259 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

tpms warning light staying on

Pass 20 Dec 2012 42,082 miles

tpms warning light staying on

Pass 28 Nov 2011 23,706 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2011 23,620 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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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L29 PUG is a 2008 Dodge Nitro in Blue with a 2,777cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 L29 PUG, 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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What year was L29 PUG registered?

L29 PUG is a 2008 Dodge Nitro, first registered on 5 September 2008.

Is L29 PUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L29 PUG shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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