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MT08 BJJ

2008 Dodge Nitro

Black Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

110,644 mi
Last recorded110,644 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Dodge Nitro69,431 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 BJJ
MakeDodge
ModelNitro
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 110,644 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 10 Mar 2025 110,630 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flashing under application of headlights (4.2.3 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 108,113 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 20 Feb 2024 108,102 miles

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 105,064 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 99,884 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Jun 2020 95,194 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 95,187 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2019 85,592 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 85,571 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 77,594 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 6 Feb 2018 77,576 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective airbag light indicates a fault (5.4.1)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear passenger seat folded and under load at time of test, preventing full inspection of rear seat belts

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (2.4.G.2)

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

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed Drivers (5.2.2b)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 72,834 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (2.4.G.2)

rear seats folded down and under load, preventing full inspection of rear seat belts.

Pass 15 Jan 2016 65,586 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside front inner face (3.5.1i)

front and rear suspension rubber bushes deteriorating

Fail 13 Jan 2016 65,537 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working nearside and offside (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

rear brake recording little or no effort nearside and offside (3.7.B.5a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside front inner face (3.5.1i)

front and rear suspension rubber bushes deteriorating

Pass 19 Dec 2014 55,359 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 39,927 miles

rear tyres close to limit/front brake pads low

Pass 18 Jul 2012 27,113 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 27,113 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

front brake discs have slight runout

Pass 27 Jul 2011 20,662 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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MT08 BJJ is a 2008 Dodge Nitro in Black with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MT08 BJJ, 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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MT08 BJJ is a 2008 Dodge Nitro, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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