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RUI 8219

2009 Dodge Nitro

Red Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

113,209 mi
Last recorded113,209 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Dodge Nitro67,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUI 8219
MakeDodge
ModelNitro
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Apr 2026 113,209 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all cracking or perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all cracking or perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

corrosion on front and rear suspension. and chassie components

corrosion on rear body

under trays obscuring some underside testable components

Fail 14 Apr 2025 113,181 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 110,579 miles

park brake effort low 17%

Pass 22 Aug 2019 105,190 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 96,197 miles

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

rear park brake only just met its minimum requirements

slight free play in near side and off side rear hub bearing ??

Pass 17 Aug 2017 86,546 miles

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

Nearside Rear and offside rear 1/2 shafts have end float

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake just met its minimum requirements

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 73,116 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

vehicle fitted with engine cover and under trays

Fail 3 Aug 2016 73,106 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

vehicle fitted with engine cover and under trays

Pass 10 Aug 2015 58,937 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 43,126 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 31,524 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 27,356 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 27,128 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front brake binding slightly

slight brake pedal creep when held under pressure

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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RUI 8219 is a 2009 Dodge Nitro in Red with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2009 Dodge Nitro models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 67,800 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 RUI 8219, 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 17 years old, this Dodge Nitro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RUI 8219 registered?

RUI 8219 is a 2009 Dodge Nitro, first registered on 31 July 2009.

Is RUI 8219 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RUI 8219 shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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