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MD08 TCZ

2008 Dodge Nitro

Orange Lpg 3700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

80,108 mi
Last recorded80,108 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Dodge Nitro69,431 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD08 TCZ
MakeDodge
ModelNitro
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,700cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 80,108 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2025 80,108 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 79,464 miles

VEHICLE UNDERSEALED

Fail 16 Apr 2024 79,464 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low BOTH SIDES (4.1.2 (a))

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

VEHICLE UNDERSEALED

Pass 3 Jan 2023 76,586 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2023 76,586 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 72,235 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 72,224 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 69,202 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 69,164 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2019 62,499 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2018 54,574 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 54,568 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2017 48,701 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 40,929 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 40,918 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2015 32,379 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 23 May 2015 32,379 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front brake discs worn

Pass 7 Apr 2014 22,888 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 19,327 miles

rear tyre walls cracked /perished

Fail 16 Apr 2013 19,327 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

front and rtear brake pads 75% WORN

rear tyre walls cracked /perished

Pass 16 Feb 2012 13,955 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 13,955 miles

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

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

rear wiper split

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 TCZ is a 2008 Dodge Nitro in Orange with a 3,700cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 MD08 TCZ, 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 MD08 TCZ registered?

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

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