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RA58 GVP

2008 Dodge Nitro

Red Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

74,161 mi
Last recorded74,161 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Dodge Nitro69,431 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA58 GVP
MakeDodge
ModelNitro
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 74,161 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Spare wheel loose, but not likely to fall from the carrier.

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Sill covers and undertrays fitted, not allowing a full inspection.

Fail 12 Jun 2026 74,160 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Nearside and offside. (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Spare wheel loose, but not likely to fall from the carrier.

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Sill covers and undertrays fitted, not allowing a full inspection.

Pass 16 Jun 2025 71,939 miles

Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside. Sills corroded. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Spare wheel loose but not insecure.

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

Sill covers and undertrays fitted, not allowing a full inspection.

Fail 16 Jun 2025 71,939 miles

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

Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside. Sills corroded. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Spare wheel loose but not insecure.

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

Sill covers and undertrays fitted, not allowing a full inspection.

Pass 24 May 2024 69,184 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall damage. 245/50 R20 (1+ (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/50 R20 (2+ (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Spare wheel loose, but not insecure.

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside. Inner sills corroded. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Undertrays and sill covers fitted, not allowing a full inspection.

Fail 23 May 2024 69,183 miles

Central Front Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall damage. 245/50 R20 (1+ (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/50 R20 (2+ (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Spare wheel loose, but not insecure.

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside. Inner sills corroded. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Undertrays and sill covers fitted, not allowing a full inspection.

Pass 23 Jun 2023 68,684 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 64,734 miles

Handbrake lever slightly high

Pass 20 Jul 2021 60,232 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Handbrake lever slightly high

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 56,935 miles

Handbrake lever slightly high

Pass 23 Jul 2019 53,014 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 47,857 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 43,283 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 38,645 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 33,473 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 28,182 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2013 24,576 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 19,825 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 15,828 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 15,821 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2011 15,817 miles

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

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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RA58 GVP is a 2008 Dodge Nitro in Red with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 RA58 GVP, 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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RA58 GVP is a 2008 Dodge Nitro, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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