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NU58 WJG

2008 Dodge Nitro

Silver Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

84,480 mi
Last recorded84,480 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Dodge Nitro69,431 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU58 WJG
MakeDodge
ModelNitro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2023 84,480 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Under body corroded

Fail 28 May 2023 84,434 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 79,849 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn low on outer edge / inner sidewall perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear both rear half shafts have slight end float

Fail 24 May 2022 79,849 miles

Central Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition silencer leaking poor condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated inner pad contaminated with axle oil (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn low on outer edge / inner sidewall perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub oil seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair rear brake effort low / front brakes slightly grabbing (1.2.1 (c))

Rear both rear half shafts have slight end float

Fail 3 Mar 2022 79,698 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing Broken off (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle seal leaking

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 74,629 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 1 Jul 2021 74,629 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 63,329 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Jul 2020 67,186 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

parking brake efficiency only just met - 16%

Pass 3 Jun 2019 57,707 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 56,179 miles

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

bonnet stay missing

centre exhaust box corroded

normal tyre valve fitted to offside front tyre

Fail 9 Jan 2019 56,175 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

bonnet stay missing

centre exhaust box corroded

normal tyre valve fitted to offside front tyre

Fail 2 Jul 2018 52,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Bonnet stay missing

Coolant low

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

Parking brake binding on both sides once applied - had to manually release them to move vehicle

Pass 17 Oct 2017 46,307 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2017 46,307 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner disk corroded

Offside Front Inner disk corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2016 34,671 miles

both side front brake discs slightly pitted

both side rear tyres starting to perish

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2015 31,334 miles

Both front tyres wearing slightly on outer edges.

Front brake discs slightly corroded.

Nail in nearside rear tyre.

Pass 25 Nov 2014 27,085 miles

not alot of reserve travel to hand brake leaver

Pass 21 Nov 2013 22,324 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 22,324 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 17,440 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 11,372 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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NU58 WJG is a 2008 Dodge Nitro in Silver with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 NU58 WJG, 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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NU58 WJG is a 2008 Dodge Nitro, first registered on 28 November 2008.

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