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SJ08 YZC

2008 Dodge Nitro

Red Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

101,808 mi
Last recorded101,808 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Dodge Nitro69,431 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ08 YZC
MakeDodge
ModelNitro
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2023 101,808 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 96,456 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 93,052 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 89,976 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 89,976 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 83,450 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 78,044 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 72,253 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 72,253 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 64,515 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 57,950 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 51,624 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 44,849 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 44,846 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 40,093 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 34,823 miles

new brakes discs and pads fitted to front and rear, making pedal slightly spongey

Fail 5 Mar 2011 34,818 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

all brake discs worn and rusted

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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SJ08 YZC is a 2008 Dodge Nitro in Red with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SJ08 YZC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SJ08 YZC registered?

SJ08 YZC is a 2008 Dodge Nitro, first registered on 20 March 2008.

Is SJ08 YZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ08 YZC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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