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MJ58 XYF

2008 Dodge Nitro

Blue Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

78,924 mi
Last recorded78,924 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Dodge Nitro69,431 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2024 78,924 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 70,999 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 62,182 miles

Underneath the car is rusty but not effecting the integrity of the car.

Pass 23 Jun 2021 62,065 miles

Front & rear suspension corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside of car corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2020 60,075 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 60,055 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 57,390 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking and on wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust silencer corroded & blowing

handbrake low effort just met requirements on brake roller test

Pass 23 Dec 2017 52,396 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint slight lift (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear BOTH tyres cracking on side walls and in tread

split at end of n/s wiper but cleaning good area

Pass 12 Sep 2016 47,026 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear lamp unit damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

age cracking to both rear tyres

centre exhaust heat shield adrift

exhaust system corodded

undertrays fitted

Fail 1 Sep 2016 46,934 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate dim (1.1.C.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear lamp unit damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

age cracking to both rear tyres

centre exhaust heat shield adrift

exhaust system corodded

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2015 42,356 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Jul 2015 42,293 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 36,024 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 31,802 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2014 31,802 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 15 Dec 2012 24,148 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Dec 2011 20,648 miles

offside rear tyre sidewall slightly cracked

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 XYF is a 2008 Dodge Nitro in Blue with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 XYF, 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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What year was MJ58 XYF registered?

MJ58 XYF is a 2008 Dodge Nitro, first registered on 16 December 2008.

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