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RP02 FLY

2008 Dodge Nitro

Silver Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,790 mi
Last recorded160,790 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Dodge Nitro69,431 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRP02 FLY
MakeDodge
ModelNitro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 160,790 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing RECOMMENDED REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing RECOMMENDED REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge RECOMMENDED REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 159,370 miles

Rear brake disc backing plates corroded

tpi light on dash

Fail 30 Jul 2024 157,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear brake disc backing plates corroded

tpi light on dash

Pass 18 Aug 2023 150,641 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

oil leak from nearside rear hub

Fail 18 Aug 2023 150,641 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

oil leak from nearside rear hub

Pass 14 Sep 2022 143,003 miles

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 1 Dec 2021 133,481 miles

Headlight main beam/s inclined to 'flicker'

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Parking brake efficiency low

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear, adapted for cargo; Belts not checked. ()

Fail 1 Dec 2021 133,481 miles

Headlight main beam/s inclined to 'flicker'

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency low

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear, adapted for cargo; Belts not checked. ()

Pass 2 Dec 2020 124,963 miles

n/s/r tyre low tread and slight uneven wear

o/s/r tyre low tread and slight uneven wear

small hole in o/s/f outer cv boot

Pass 3 Dec 2019 116,942 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Note: Unable to view all brakes for wear etc. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Dec 2019 116,942 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Note: Unable to view all brakes for wear etc. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Recommend replace offside front wheel bearing; Borders on MoT 'fail'

Pass 8 Dec 2018 104,139 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 93,754 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall perishing

Pass 6 Jun 2016 82,546 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 74,410 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2014 66,095 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 59,290 miles

brake lights do not come on at the same time

Fail 26 Jun 2013 59,290 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

brake lights do not come on at the same time

Pass 22 Jun 2012 48,538 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 28,796 miles

nsf and osr tyres on 2mm

slight corrosion on front discs

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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RP02 FLY is a 2008 Dodge Nitro in Silver 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 RP02 FLY, 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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RP02 FLY is a 2008 Dodge Nitro, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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