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SJ58 RYG

2008 Dodge Nitro

Blue Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

114,930 mi
Last recorded114,930 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Dodge Nitro69,431 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ58 RYG
MakeDodge
ModelNitro
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2024 114,930 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 112,909 miles

Central Front crack in windscreen not effecting driver view

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 109,056 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 109,056 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 100,954 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 98,406 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2019 98,404 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 90,842 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

o/s/f wheel as slight bind

Fail 15 Oct 2018 90,842 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

o/s/f wheel as slight bind

Pass 9 Oct 2017 77,989 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2017 77,988 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 65,819 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 56,821 miles

oil leak from rear diff seal

Pass 22 Oct 2014 46,257 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

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

Fail 22 Oct 2014 46,257 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 40,763 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 33,936 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 33,936 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

offside front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 16 Sep 2011 24,538 miles

n/s rear and o/s rear tyres cracks in sidewalls not to bracing.

passanger rear outer seat belt not checked,child seat fitted.

rear wiper split

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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SJ58 RYG is a 2008 Dodge Nitro in Blue with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SJ58 RYG, 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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SJ58 RYG is a 2008 Dodge Nitro, first registered on 19 September 2008.

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