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MD08 TCO

2008 Dodge Nitro

Red Petrol 3700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

131,402 mi
Last recorded131,402 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Dodge Nitro69,431 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD08 TCO
MakeDodge
ModelNitro
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,700cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 131,402 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2025 131,327 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 125,804 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2024 125,804 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 119,335 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 112,955 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 103,057 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 96,259 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 84,945 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 74,845 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn on outer edges

slight play in o/s/f steering

Pass 8 May 2017 66,832 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

slight play in o/s/f steering

Pass 24 May 2016 59,569 miles

offside front inner rack end has slight play

Pass 26 Nov 2015 56,363 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 46,626 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 38,783 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 26,826 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 13,617 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 13,617 miles

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

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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MD08 TCO is a 2008 Dodge Nitro in Red with a 3,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MD08 TCO, 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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MD08 TCO is a 2008 Dodge Nitro, first registered on 29 August 2008.

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