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NX08 VEW

2008 Dodge Nitro

Black Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,598 mi
Last recorded144,598 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Dodge Nitro69,431 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX08 VEW
MakeDodge
ModelNitro
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 144,598 miles

Central handbrake reading needs adjusting

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

Offside Rear Lower smokey

Offside Rear rear handbrake reading low

Fail 14 Nov 2025 144,598 miles

Central handbrake reading needs adjusting

Nearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Lower smokey

Offside Rear rear handbrake reading low

Pass 27 Nov 2024 134,994 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower exhaust Smokey

Pass 15 Nov 2023 122,167 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking Brake Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 8 Nov 2023 121,965 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Parking Brake Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 7 Nov 2022 110,462 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 105,993 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 102,965 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 102,960 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2019 98,210 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 94,290 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2018 93,893 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 89,299 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 84,511 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 84,511 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 79,620 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seat fitted to offside rear

Pass 7 May 2014 75,053 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 75,053 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2013 70,849 miles

Slight play Nearside rear halfshaft assembly

Slight play Offside rear halfshaft assembly

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2012 65,777 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 65,671 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre pressure monitor warning device not working

Slight end float on both rear halfshafts

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Feb 2012 65,671 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside front tyre pressure monitor warning device not working

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

Slight end float on both rear halfshafts

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Nearside front tyre void of tread on inner edge

Fail 18 Feb 2012 65,595 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2011 45,101 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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NX08 VEW is a 2008 Dodge Nitro in Black with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 NX08 VEW, 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 NX08 VEW registered?

NX08 VEW is a 2008 Dodge Nitro, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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