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MJ58 BLK

2008 Dodge Nitro

Red Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

140,885 mi
Last recorded140,885 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Dodge Nitro69,431 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ58 BLK
MakeDodge
ModelNitro
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 140,885 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 131,905 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 118,122 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 107,832 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 91,562 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 82,552 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 82,536 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 76,500 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 76,500 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 64,267 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 58,879 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 58,675 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint lower ball joint has excess lift. (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint lower ball joint has excess lift. (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jan 2015 51,521 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 51,521 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2015 51,447 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2013 42,421 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 31 Dec 2013 42,421 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Dec 2012 30,654 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 18,264 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 BLK is a 2008 Dodge Nitro in Red with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BLK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MJ58 BLK registered?

MJ58 BLK is a 2008 Dodge Nitro, first registered on 3 December 2008.

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