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NU08 NVZ

2008 Dodge Nitro

Silver Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

146,760 mi
Last recorded146,760 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Dodge Nitro69,431 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU08 NVZ
MakeDodge
ModelNitro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2021 146,760 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2021 146,760 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 140,350 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Mar 2020 140,350 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both sides (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 127,777 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bothside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2019 127,777 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bothside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2017 108,420 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 101,928 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s/f lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

advise both front tyres worn on outer edge

Fail 6 Dec 2016 101,924 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s/f lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

advise both front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 22 Apr 2016 85,614 miles

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

Rear dif oil leak

o/s & n/s front bottom ball joints slight play

Fail 22 Apr 2016 85,614 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear dif oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2015 66,537 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 62,539 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 46,104 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 46,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 33,243 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 33,243 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 20,543 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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NU08 NVZ is a 2008 Dodge Nitro in Silver with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 NU08 NVZ, 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 NU08 NVZ registered?

NU08 NVZ is a 2008 Dodge Nitro, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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