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SG59 OBS

2009 Dodge Nitro

Red Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

113,030 mi
Last recorded113,030 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Dodge Nitro67,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG59 OBS
MakeDodge
ModelNitro
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 113,030 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened plus arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened plus arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody front to back is corroded but not weakened

Pass 23 Feb 2024 100,715 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust middle section outer skin corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2023 89,719 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 85,422 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 78,799 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 78,799 miles

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

Offside Rear 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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 74,208 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 67,146 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre sidewall cracked

Offside Rear Tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 6 Apr 2017 60,215 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 60,214 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 51,186 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 51,186 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 43,325 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

TPMS light illuminated but not a failure unless vehicle is registered before 1st January 2012

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2014 35,891 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2013 28,412 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 27,634 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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SG59 OBS is a 2009 Dodge Nitro in Red with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 SG59 OBS, 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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SG59 OBS is a 2009 Dodge Nitro, first registered on 11 September 2009.

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