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MJ58 BKL

2008 Dodge Nitro

Black Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,173 mi
Last recorded108,173 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Dodge Nitro69,431 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2023 108,173 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 101,299 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 90,585 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 90,585 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 81,385 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perished on the sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jan 2020 81,381 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear brakes binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perished on the sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 71,458 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Spare tyre defective outer edge worn smooth ()

radiator support damaged. underside

Fail 11 Jan 2019 71,454 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative both sides (4.1.5 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Spare tyre defective outer edge worn smooth ()

radiator support damaged. underside

Pass 9 Jan 2018 63,757 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 56,052 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 50,820 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 50,792 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 39,625 miles

brakes performance has been checked by way of decelerometer road test , foot brakes efficiency 75 percent .hand brakes 20 percent .

front brake pads inner looking very low , road wheels to be removed and for a thorough brakes inspection

hand brakes only just holding vehicle , to be checked asap.

vehicle head lights showing a hint of blue light , not to vehicle specification .

Pass 22 Nov 2013 30,431 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 21,925 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 14,861 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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MJ58 BKL is a 2008 Dodge Nitro in Black with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MJ58 BKL, 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 BKL is a 2008 Dodge Nitro, first registered on 26 November 2008.

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