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ML08 DJY

2008 Dodge Nitro

Red Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

118,431 mi
Last recorded118,431 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Dodge Nitro69,431 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML08 DJY
MakeDodge
ModelNitro
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 118,431 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2018 117,778 miles

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded High pressure pipe from pump to rack (2.3.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chip (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 106,017 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2017 105,511 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 10 May 2016 90,262 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

Fail 9 May 2016 90,262 miles

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

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

Engine cover fitted

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

Fail 15 Apr 2015 74,739 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 74,739 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 56,823 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Feb 2014 56,823 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 47,899 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 36,863 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 36,861 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 30,353 miles

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

Front brake discs worn slightly

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

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

Rear brake discs worn slightly

Fail 2 Aug 2011 29,985 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front brake discs worn slightly

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

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

Rear brake discs worn slightly

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 DJY is a 2008 Dodge Nitro in Red with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 DJY, 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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ML08 DJY is a 2008 Dodge Nitro, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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