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MJ59 KJA

2009 Dodge Nitro

Red Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2017
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

116,388 mi
Last recorded116,388 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2016
Typical for 2009 Dodge Nitro67,800 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ59 KJA
MakeDodge
ModelNitro
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2016 116,388 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2016 116,373 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Axle end (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Axle end (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2014 101,304 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 2 Oct 2014 101,267 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 88,882 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

very bad creak from offside front hub area

Fail 20 Sep 2013 88,879 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

very bad creak from offside front hub area

Pass 4 Oct 2012 62,151 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2012 62,151 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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MJ59 KJA is a 2009 Dodge Nitro in Red with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2009 Dodge Nitro models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 67,800 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 MJ59 KJA, 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 17 years old, this Dodge Nitro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MJ59 KJA is a 2009 Dodge Nitro, first registered on 29 October 2009.

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