MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,012 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
underbody surface corrosion covered with underseal
Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Rear Boot lid corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced bumper slam plate (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
underbody surface corrosion covered with underseal
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight lift in lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight lift in lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Rear Spare wheel insecure in carrier insecure (6.1.5 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Parking brake efficiency below requirements low brake effort (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Rear sparewheel retracting device ceased secured with ties spare wheel can not be detached
Central heat shield insecure
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on lower wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes perished on wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on lowerwishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes perished on wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Rear Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central heat shield insecure
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on lower wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes perished on wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on lowerwishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge treadworn 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes perished on wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
oily residue around the tank and the brake pipe that runs under the tank
power steering fluid level close to the minimum mark
rear exhaust silencer deteriorated slightly
spare wheel winch not fully retracting wheel
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
oily residue around the tank and the brake pipe that runs under the tank
power steering fluid level close to the minimum mark
rear exhaust silencer deteriorated slightly
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside 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.D.4)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nail in nearside front tyre
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Dodge Nitro?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SJ59 YLF is a 2009 Dodge Nitro in Black with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.
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 SJ59 YLF, 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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SJ59 YLF is a 2009 Dodge Nitro, first registered on 13 October 2009.
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