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SJ09 VFY

2009 Dodge Nitro

Blue Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,883 mi
Last recorded97,883 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2018
Typical for 2009 Dodge Nitro67,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ09 VFY
MakeDodge
ModelNitro
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2018 97,883 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 89,513 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear of body/chassis has slight surface corrosion

Fail 1 Nov 2017 89,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside front tyre edge is slightly worn

offside rear brake has a slight bind

rear of body/chassis has slight surface corrosion

Pass 3 Jan 2017 79,298 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 71,701 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 58,903 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 58,903 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 46,249 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 46,191 miles

cut in o/s/r tyre inner sidewall [cords not exposed]

n/s/f tyre tread [worn outside edge]

Fail 23 May 2013 46,191 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

cut in o/s/r tyre inner sidewall [cords not exposed]

n/s/f tyre tread [worn outside edge]

Pass 17 May 2012 44,251 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 44,251 miles

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

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

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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SJ09 VFY is a 2009 Dodge Nitro in Blue with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SJ09 VFY, 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 SJ09 VFY registered?

SJ09 VFY is a 2009 Dodge Nitro, first registered on 28 May 2009.

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