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PX08 UGL

2008 Dodge Nitro

Blue Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,082 mi
Last recorded118,082 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2019
Typical for 2008 Dodge Nitro69,431 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX08 UGL
MakeDodge
ModelNitro
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2019 118,082 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 117,912 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 9 May 2019 117,910 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 106,919 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2018 106,315 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 93,214 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 85,881 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 85,877 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play rear (2.6.2)

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

upper wishbone bushes perishing

Fail 8 Apr 2015 78,417 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 78,417 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 67,859 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 56,662 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 56,662 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 42,288 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 23,653 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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PX08 UGL is a 2008 Dodge Nitro in Blue with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 PX08 UGL, 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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PX08 UGL is a 2008 Dodge Nitro, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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