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ML08 DJZ

2008 Dodge Nitro

Red Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

49,454 mi
Last recorded49,454 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Dodge Nitro69,431 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 49,454 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

TPMS light illuminated

surface corrosion under vehicle including associated suspension components

Pass 28 Nov 2024 48,955 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease. above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Steering and suspension components have slight corrosion

TPMS light illuminated

Pass 23 Nov 2023 48,503 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

TPS tyre pressure monitoring system tell tale on

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres, are 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

advise, parking brake lever travel

rear hubs, slight end float

undertrays etc fitted, limiting view to some testable items

Pass 28 Nov 2022 47,934 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

TPS, Tyre pressure monitoring light on,, recommend check

both rear Tyres are 9 years old

rear hubs, slight end float

undertrays/sill covers fitted, limiting view to some testable items

Pass 11 Nov 2021 47,499 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre TPS warning light on,,

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres, worn slightly on outer edges,, tread ok,, tyres are 9 years old (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres are 8 years old

recommend having steering track checked

slight end float in rear hubs

undertrays etc fitted, limiting view

Pass 20 Nov 2020 47,008 miles

under trays and sill covers fitted, limiting view

Pass 13 Nov 2019 46,351 miles

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

o/s mirror taped

under trays fitted, limiting view

Pass 14 Nov 2018 45,329 miles

under trays and sill covers fitted, limiting view

Pass 11 Nov 2017 44,236 miles

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

under trays and sill covers fitted, limiting view

Fail 9 Nov 2017 44,219 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding unable to check wheel bearing condition, will not turn (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

under trays and sill covers fitted, limiting view

Pass 10 Nov 2016 42,979 miles

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

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

both rear brakes have a slight bind, recommend attention

Fail 10 Nov 2016 42,956 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 41,514 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel recommend attention (3.1.6b)

both front brakes binding very slightly

both rear brakes binding slightly,, recommend ttention

nearside handbrake performance lower than offside,, recommend check

parking brake performance 17%,, mot pass mark 16%,, recommend attention

Pass 28 Nov 2014 39,739 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 37,973 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 35,158 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

all tyre inner sidewalls deteriorated

Pass 22 Nov 2011 32,498 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front and rear tyre inner sidewalls slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Mar 2011 28,740 miles

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

all tyre inner sidewalls cracked and starting to split (not deep enough to reach cords)

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 DJZ is a 2008 Dodge Nitro in Red with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 ML08 DJZ, 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 DJZ registered?

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

Is ML08 DJZ safe to buy?

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