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OY58 FNK

2008 Dodge Nitro

Red Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

139,523 mi
Last recorded139,523 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Dodge Nitro69,431 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY58 FNK
MakeDodge
ModelNitro
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 139,523 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 126,855 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

underbody components corroded and covered with thick mud

Fail 25 Nov 2024 126,850 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame strengthening plate or fastening insecure (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened 2 holes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

underbody components corroded and covered with thick mud

Pass 16 Nov 2023 121,814 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2023 121,739 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault light illuminated on dash (1.7 (b))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test item hanging from rear view mirror ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

boot must be clear when presenting vehicle for test

Pass 22 Nov 2022 115,515 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened tie rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened tie rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened Panhard (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 115,512 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Gear box mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Panard rod mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced tie rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 105,175 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Panhard Rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 97,729 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened Panard bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 97,727 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened Panard bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre wall to tread area ()

Pass 3 Oct 2019 89,953 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Panard rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 78,707 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 69,140 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 69,140 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 59,170 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 52,552 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 52,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 47,170 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 40,363 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 30,928 miles

All tyres splitting around sidewall

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

Fail 5 Oct 2012 30,923 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

All tyres splitting around sidewall

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 22,178 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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OY58 FNK 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 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 OY58 FNK, 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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OY58 FNK is a 2008 Dodge Nitro, first registered on 22 September 2008.

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