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MJ58 BHV

2008 Dodge Nitro

Black Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

91,270 mi
Last recorded91,270 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Dodge Nitro69,431 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ58 BHV
MakeDodge
ModelNitro
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2023 91,270 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2022 88,972 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 6 Dec 2021 78,225 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 74,982 miles

Front suspension,both struts, legs corroding

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn very low,o/s/r also low (5.2.3 (e))

TPS lamp on

parking brake effort low

Fail 9 Feb 2021 74,982 miles

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

Front suspension,both struts, legs corroding

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn very low,o/s/r also low (5.2.3 (e))

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

TPS lamp on

parking brake effort low

Pass 29 Jul 2019 69,266 miles

TPS lamp on

Fail 23 Jul 2019 69,211 miles

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

TPS lamp on

Pass 27 Feb 2018 61,915 miles

parking brake effort low,just passing on 16% limit

Fail 27 Feb 2018 61,915 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

parking brake effort low,just passing on 16% limit

Pass 15 Feb 2017 57,367 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 54,849 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Nov 2015 54,849 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 49,417 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded

nearside and offside front upper and lower suspension inner bushes perished/cracking but no excessive play was present at time of test

offside front wiper blade split

Fail 22 Nov 2014 49,417 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded

nearside and offside front upper and lower suspension inner bushes perished/cracking but no excessive play was present at time of test

offside front wiper blade split

Pass 14 Dec 2013 45,137 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offside front upper and lower suspension arms inner bushes are perishing/cracking but at the time of test no excessive play was present

Pass 22 Dec 2012 39,416 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all brake pads are getting low

front tyres and offside rear tyre are on legal limit

Pass 17 Dec 2011 27,707 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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MJ58 BHV is a 2008 Dodge Nitro in Black with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MJ58 BHV, 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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MJ58 BHV is a 2008 Dodge Nitro, first registered on 22 December 2008.

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