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MT08 UKN

2008 Dodge Nitro

Blue Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

83,957 mi
Last recorded83,957 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Dodge Nitro69,431 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 UKN
MakeDodge
ModelNitro
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 83,957 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 80,565 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box small hole (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 79,889 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres outer sidewall smooth (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear diff weeping slightly

Pass 4 Apr 2023 74,532 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

rear diff leaking oil slightly

Fail 28 Mar 2023 74,532 miles

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

rear diff leaking oil slightly

Pass 15 Mar 2022 68,362 miles

rear diff slightly damp

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded and blowing slightly

Pass 23 Mar 2021 63,129 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded slightly

Pass 14 Oct 2019 57,632 miles

Rear diff slightly damp

Pass 11 Oct 2018 53,517 miles

all four tyre cracking on inner and outer sidewalls

center exhaust box outer skin starting to corrode slightly

Pass 29 Sep 2017 49,316 miles

Nearside Rear side wall cracking

Oil leak rear diff

Fail 26 Sep 2017 49,304 miles

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking flexi (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear side wall cracking

Oil leak rear diff

Pass 13 May 2016 38,740 miles

Front discs corroded badly and pads wearing low

rear brakes slight bind

rear diff pinion oil seal leaking

rear disc inner faces corroded

rear handbrake requires inspection - travel high

Fail 11 May 2016 38,740 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front discs corroded badly and pads wearing low

rear brakes slight bind

rear diff pinion oil seal leaking

rear disc inner faces corroded

rear handbrake requires inspection - travel high

Pass 10 Mar 2015 35,237 miles

EML on.

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 32,059 miles

front discs corroded

front tyre n/s perished

Fail 4 Sep 2013 32,059 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front discs corroded

front tyre n/s perished

Pass 23 Aug 2012 26,585 miles

sump guard damaged not insecure

Fail 20 Aug 2012 26,584 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

sump guard damaged not insecure

Pass 25 Aug 2011 17,302 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 UKN 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 73.7%.

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 MT08 UKN, 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 UKN is a 2008 Dodge Nitro, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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