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NY03 TRO

2008 Dodge Nitro

Black Petrol 3700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

108,362 mi
Last recorded108,362 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Dodge Nitro69,431 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY03 TRO
MakeDodge
ModelNitro
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,700cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 108,362 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

underside corrosion all over

Pass 16 Oct 2024 101,517 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive power steering at front (8.4.1 (a) (i))

handbrake travel more than normal

indicators flash faster than normal

Fail 16 Oct 2024 101,517 miles

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

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible led dip and main bulbs fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive power steering at front (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate inscription illegible wrong plates fitted, numbers and digits incorrect (0.1 (b))

handbrake travel more than normal

indicators flash faster than normal

Pass 20 Oct 2023 100,332 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 92,571 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 92,571 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 85,237 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 73,748 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2020 73,723 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 53,155 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge aprox 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge aprox 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Oct 2019 53,140 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 49,121 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 41,923 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 37,729 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 36,571 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 35,136 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 31,241 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2013 31,241 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f tyre side walls cracking

n/s/r tyre side walls cracking

o/s/f tyre side walls cracking

Pass 12 Sep 2012 23,835 miles

offside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 10 Sep 2012 23,835 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 22 Aug 2011 19,725 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 19,725 miles

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

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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NY03 TRO is a 2008 Dodge Nitro in Black with a 3,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 NY03 TRO, 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 NY03 TRO registered?

NY03 TRO is a 2008 Dodge Nitro, first registered on 29 August 2008.

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