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ML08 APV

2008 Dodge Nitro

Blue Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2025
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

83,970 mi
Last recorded83,970 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Dodge Nitro69,431 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML08 APV
MakeDodge
ModelNitro
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2024 83,970 miles

underside of vehicle is showing some signs of corrosion

Fail 27 Nov 2023 83,955 miles

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened spring hanger excessively corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes cracked and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 81,425 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 1 Dec 2022 81,425 miles

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 10 Sep 2021 77,883 miles

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

Rear Differential oil seal leaking

Pass 30 Jul 2020 73,339 miles

Rear differential oil seal leaking

Fail 10 Jul 2020 73,318 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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))

vehicle has a slight oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2019 60,212 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2015 56,576 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corroded but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear differential box leaking oil from a seal

Fail 18 Dec 2015 56,575 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corroded but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear differential box leaking oil from a seal

Pass 8 May 2014 54,695 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 May 2014 54,695 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 46,546 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking on sidewall

offside rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Fail 19 Apr 2013 46,330 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear tyre cracking on sidewall

offside rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 12 Apr 2012 29,378 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 29,378 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 27,027 miles

Both rear tyres cracking in the side walls no cords exposed ok for mot test.

Nearside wiper blade splitting still clearing screen ok for mot at time of test

Fail 11 Apr 2011 27,027 miles

Both rear tyres cracking in the side walls no cords exposed ok for mot test.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside wiper blade splitting still clearing screen ok for mot at time of test

Fail 7 Apr 2011 27,021 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

offside front tyre has cut in sidewall

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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ML08 APV is a 2008 Dodge Nitro in Blue with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 ML08 APV, 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 ML08 APV registered?

ML08 APV is a 2008 Dodge Nitro, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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