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MF08 UET

2008 Dodge Nitro

Blue Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

134,561 mi
Last recorded134,561 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Dodge Nitro69,431 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF08 UET
MakeDodge
ModelNitro
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 134,561 miles

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

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached LOWER INSECURE (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 16 Jan 2026 134,559 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached LOWER INSECURE (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 125,989 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 121,119 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 20 Sep 2022 121,117 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Sep 2021 110,116 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 110,116 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 99,337 miles

both front lower ball joints worn

front brakes worn

front tyres 2mm outer edge

offside steering rack slight wear

rear tyres 2mm inner edge

tyres perished

Pass 9 Sep 2019 84,773 miles

offside rack worn

tyres perished

nearside rear tyre 2mm inner edge

front lower ball joints worn

Fail 9 Sep 2019 84,771 miles

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

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

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

front lower ball joints worn

nearside rear tyre 2mm inner edge

offside rack worn

tyres perished

Pass 14 Sep 2018 72,471 miles

both front lower ball joints slight play

rear brakes worn (offside inner)

slight wear offside rack

tyres starting to perish

Pass 5 Sep 2017 62,602 miles

front brakes worn

slight wear offside rack

Fail 5 Sep 2017 62,602 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

front brakes worn

slight wear offside rack

Pass 6 Sep 2016 46,978 miles

slight play offside rack

Pass 10 Feb 2016 38,470 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and slight cracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 34,995 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 34,995 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 24,755 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 24,755 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 22,931 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 22,931 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 19,461 miles

Both front and offside rear tyres perished and starting to split

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Mar 2013 19,460 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Both front and offside rear tyres perished and starting to split

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2012 15,771 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 12,474 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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MF08 UET is a 2008 Dodge Nitro in Blue with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 MF08 UET, 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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MF08 UET is a 2008 Dodge Nitro, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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