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MA58 XJZ

2008 Dodge Nitro

Red Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

128,332 mi
Last recorded128,332 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Dodge Nitro69,431 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA58 XJZ
MakeDodge
ModelNitro
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2026 128,332 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 117,957 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SILENCER BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Dec 2024 117,957 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SILENCER BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 102,586 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight play in both rear hub units

slight play in transfer shaft joints

Fail 8 Nov 2023 102,567 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to offside rear brake pads dangerous (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight play in nearside rear hub unit

slight play in transfer shaft

Pass 11 Nov 2022 91,437 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 85,082 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 85,080 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 78,382 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 78,382 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 73,282 miles

slight play n/s track arm

Pass 29 Oct 2018 65,780 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

handbrake reading low

slight play both lower ball joints

Pass 17 Nov 2017 56,654 miles

front tyres worn outer edges

Fail 17 Nov 2017 56,652 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

front tyres worn outer edges

Pass 18 Nov 2016 45,314 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 45,006 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 36,103 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 26,387 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 12 Dec 2013 26,386 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 7 Jan 2013 18,452 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 18,398 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)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 14,891 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 14,740 miles

both front brake discs corroding and wearing

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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MA58 XJZ is a 2008 Dodge Nitro in Red with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 MA58 XJZ, 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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MA58 XJZ is a 2008 Dodge Nitro, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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