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NV08 ECD

2008 Dodge Nitro

Red Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

59,802 mi
Last recorded59,802 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Dodge Nitro69,431 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV08 ECD
MakeDodge
ModelNitro
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc
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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 59,802 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 52,800 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both starting to bind (1.2.1 (f))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened heavy surface rust to under floor components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively frame (6.1.6 (a))

third row seats folded and loaded over limiting belt checks

Pass 19 Jun 2023 51,529 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 51,495 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve, ns effort low (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2022 50,380 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 45,096 miles

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

parking brake has little reserve travel.

Pass 28 Feb 2018 44,489 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all brake hoses ferrules corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear tyres perishing outer side walls

Fail 28 Feb 2018 44,489 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door pillar deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all brake hoses ferrules corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear tyres perishing outer side walls

Pass 24 Nov 2016 43,999 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 43,995 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 42,013 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 42,008 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play both (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 41,437 miles

cut to nearside rear tyre sidewall

Fail 4 Nov 2014 41,405 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

cut to nearside rear tyre sidewall

Pass 11 Nov 2013 38,248 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2012 31,116 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 31,116 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 23,513 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 23,513 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 24 May 2011 23,303 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 23,303 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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NV08 ECD is a 2008 Dodge Nitro in Red with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 NV08 ECD, 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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NV08 ECD is a 2008 Dodge Nitro, first registered on 21 April 2008.

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