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MK08 XJJ

2008 Dodge Nitro

Red Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2016
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

212,281 mi
Last recorded212,281 miles
Recorded on12 May 2015
Typical for 2008 Dodge Nitro69,431 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 XJJ
MakeDodge
ModelNitro
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2015 212,281 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 191,802 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2014 191,798 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2014 191,581 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 130,606 miles

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Apr 2013 130,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 83,275 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 83,271 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 36,649 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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MK08 XJJ is a 2008 Dodge Nitro in Red with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 MK08 XJJ, 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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MK08 XJJ is a 2008 Dodge Nitro, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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