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PL51 NTY

2008 Dodge Nitro

Black Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

82,360 mi
Last recorded82,360 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Dodge Nitro69,431 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL51 NTY
MakeDodge
ModelNitro
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2022 82,360 miles

Offside Front 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))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 72,574 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 68,894 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 68,883 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 68,266 miles

exhaust deteriorated but not excessive

Fail 18 Jun 2019 68,257 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

exhaust deteriorated but not excessive

Pass 19 Jun 2018 64,521 miles

Nearside parking brake poor performance

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

whell bearing noise on readiest

Fail 14 Jun 2018 64,492 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside parking brake poor performance

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

whell bearing noise on readiest

Pass 21 Jun 2017 61,226 miles

exhaust deteriorated in places

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside & offside (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 54,226 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 47,988 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 40,589 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 33,947 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front tyre wall cracked

Nearside rear tyre wall cracked

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

Offside front tyre wall cracked

Offside rear tyre wall cracked

Fail 25 Jun 2013 33,947 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front tyre wall cracked

Nearside rear tyre wall cracked

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

Offside front tyre wall cracked

Offside rear tyre wall cracked

Pass 10 Dec 2012 30,457 miles

all tyres sidewall cracking but no cords exposed

Fail 10 Dec 2012 30,457 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

all tyres sidewall cracking but no cords exposed

Pass 5 Dec 2011 25,563 miles

travel at handbrake cable

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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PL51 NTY is a 2008 Dodge Nitro in Black with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PL51 NTY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PL51 NTY registered?

PL51 NTY is a 2008 Dodge Nitro, first registered on 16 December 2008.

Is PL51 NTY safe to buy?

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