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MJ58 XXC

2008 Dodge Nitro

Blue Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

70,742 mi
Last recorded70,742 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Dodge Nitro69,431 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ58 XXC
MakeDodge
ModelNitro
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 70,742 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 70,323 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2025 70,323 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 69,041 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 68,204 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 66,858 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 66,858 miles

Nearside Front Inner Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 55,794 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2020 55,794 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 55,623 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 51,487 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 47,006 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 47,006 miles

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

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Pass 3 Jan 2017 42,323 miles

warning lamp on dash covered with tape

Pass 5 Jan 2016 38,183 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 38,183 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 33,023 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil level slightly overfilled

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indecating a fault

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2013 29,425 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/s/f upper suspension arm bushes starting to deteriorate.

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

O/s/f upper suspension arm bushes starting to deteriorate.

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system illuminated on dash.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2012 27,449 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 27,449 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 22,882 miles

all tyres starting to deteriorate

tyre pressure monitoring showing low pressure

Fail 5 Jan 2012 22,743 miles

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

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

all tyres starting to deteriorate

tyre pressure monitoring showing low pressure

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 XXC is a 2008 Dodge Nitro in Blue with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 XXC, 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 XXC registered?

MJ58 XXC is a 2008 Dodge Nitro, first registered on 29 December 2008.

Is MJ58 XXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJ58 XXC shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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