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SF57 TZU

2008 Dodge Nitro

Orange Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

138,558 mi
Last recorded138,558 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Dodge Nitro69,431 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF57 TZU
MakeDodge
ModelNitro
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2021 138,558 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 134,414 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2020 134,414 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 125,797 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

handbrake only just met minimum requirment

Fail 12 Feb 2019 125,797 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

handbrake only just met minimum requirment

Pass 22 Jan 2018 108,865 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 95,742 miles

o/s front brake effort slow

Fail 23 Jan 2017 95,493 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 84,511 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside steering arm has slight play

Fail 29 Jan 2016 84,511 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside steering arm has slight play

Pass 30 Jan 2015 74,333 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 64,470 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Jan 2013 54,616 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 42,362 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 24,222 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 24,222 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (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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SF57 TZU is a 2008 Dodge Nitro in Orange with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SF57 TZU, 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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What year was SF57 TZU registered?

SF57 TZU is a 2008 Dodge Nitro, first registered on 1 February 2008.

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