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N28 APJ

2008 Dodge Nitro

Black Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,445 mi
Last recorded140,445 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Dodge Nitro69,431 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN28 APJ
MakeDodge
ModelNitro
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 140,445 miles

Boot lid component corroded but not likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 134,561 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 19 Feb 2025 134,559 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 134,222 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2024 134,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 129,532 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 129,524 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Bulb type not suitable for headlamp - both sides. (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 127,413 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 124,623 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 120,575 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Jul 2018 118,246 miles

Nearside Front Lower ball joint dust cover perishing

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 21 Jul 2017 112,895 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 112,821 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 109,293 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 23 Nov 2014 101,838 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 95,977 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 95,977 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 84,898 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 54,770 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 26,261 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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N28 APJ 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 75%.

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 N28 APJ, 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 N28 APJ registered?

N28 APJ is a 2008 Dodge Nitro, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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