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MA08 EEX

2008 Dodge Nitro

Red Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

40,373 mi
Last recorded40,373 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Dodge Nitro69,431 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 EEX
MakeDodge
ModelNitro
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 40,373 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2025 40,373 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 39,196 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2024 39,196 miles

Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2023 37,668 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2023 37,668 miles

Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 35,751 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 35,751 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 34,048 miles

Full under body protection fitted by design. Restricted views.

Pass 27 Feb 2020 32,652 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 30,387 miles

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 28,336 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 28,327 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 25,980 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 25,977 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 24,244 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 24,240 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 22,036 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 19,841 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 17,181 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 14,326 miles

o/s and n/s front discs corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2011 11,086 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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MA08 EEX is a 2008 Dodge Nitro in Red with a 2,777cc diesel 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 MA08 EEX, 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 MA08 EEX registered?

MA08 EEX is a 2008 Dodge Nitro, first registered on 19 March 2008.

Is MA08 EEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA08 EEX 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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