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OV57 OXZ

2008 Dodge Nitro

Red Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,984 mi
Last recorded113,984 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Dodge Nitro69,431 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV57 OXZ
MakeDodge
ModelNitro
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 113,984 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 112,638 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside rear outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

long travel on hand brake lever

Pass 4 Mar 2024 109,888 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2024 109,876 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 107,027 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 103,786 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 101,299 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 94,043 miles

Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (Transfer box to front Diff) (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 93,736 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated transferbox to front diff (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged sensor valve nut damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front minor brake bind

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 83,436 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3/4 worn (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 83,419 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3/4 worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 67,290 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 50,540 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 49,519 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 43,160 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jan 2014 43,160 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2013 35,844 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jan 2012 29,194 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 23,955 miles

nearside rear handbrake sticking on at times

Fail 12 Jan 2011 23,858 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear handbrake sticking on at times

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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OV57 OXZ is a 2008 Dodge Nitro in Red with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OV57 OXZ, 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 OV57 OXZ registered?

OV57 OXZ is a 2008 Dodge Nitro, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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