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MJ58 LXP

2008 Dodge Nitro

Black Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

122,578 mi
Last recorded122,578 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Dodge Nitro69,431 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 122,578 miles

Engine cover and underside cover(s) fitted.

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Surface rust underside.

slight exhaust blow

Fail 6 May 2025 122,578 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Engine cover and underside cover(s) fitted.

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Surface rust underside.

Pass 18 Apr 2024 116,778 miles

Sill covers and bars fitted.

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 16 Apr 2024 116,776 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Sill covers and bars fitted.

Pass 12 May 2023 110,194 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Plastic under trays fitted. Engine Cover fitted.

Fail 25 Apr 2023 110,189 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

engine cover fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2022 103,097 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 99,550 miles

battery slightly insecure

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2020 95,669 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2020 95,669 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 88,679 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Apr 2019 88,677 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Apr 2018 78,694 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Apr 2018 78,692 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel tyre retaining ring fractured (4.2.B.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2017 58,818 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both ( 245/50R20 (4.1.E.1)

engine, sill, under body and inner wheel arch covers fitted

Fail 13 Apr 2017 58,816 miles

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

Front front brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both ( 245/50R20 (4.1.E.1)

engine, sill, under body and inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2016 55,750 miles

offside rear tyre tyre starting to get low on tread

Pass 10 Feb 2015 51,109 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chip in screen

diesel to clean for test

t.p.m.s light on

Fail 22 Jan 2015 50,891 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

T.P.M.S light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chip in screen

diesel to clean for test

Pass 31 Jan 2014 45,294 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 45,294 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 36,132 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 36,132 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 31,667 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 31,667 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Jul 2011 21,587 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 21,587 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 LXP is a 2008 Dodge Nitro in Black with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 LXP, 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 LXP is a 2008 Dodge Nitro, first registered on 8 December 2008.

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