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NX08 VFS

2008 Dodge Nitro

Red Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

121,774 mi
Last recorded121,774 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Dodge Nitro69,431 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX08 VFS
MakeDodge
ModelNitro
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2024 121,774 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2024 121,774 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2023 115,422 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 108,735 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 95,388 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 84,991 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

hand brake as little reserve travel

Pass 31 Jan 2019 79,814 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 72,454 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 72,454 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

o/s/f/outer brake pad worn low

odd size tyres front to rear

rear brake pads only using half disc face

slight brake bind o/s/f

Pass 4 Oct 2016 70,529 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 61,146 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 61,146 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 61,058 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 61,058 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2015 58,281 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2015 58,281 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2014 53,055 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 42,990 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 42,951 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2011 31,656 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 29,565 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 16,166 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 VFS is a 2008 Dodge Nitro in Red with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 NX08 VFS, 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 VFS registered?

NX08 VFS is a 2008 Dodge Nitro, first registered on 21 April 2008.

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