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SN08 NJK

2008 Dodge Nitro

Silver Diesel 2429cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

82,861 mi
Last recorded82,861 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Dodge Nitro69,431 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN08 NJK
MakeDodge
ModelNitro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 82,861 miles

both rear tyres slight distortion

slight underside corrosion

Fail 11 Dec 2024 82,809 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working wing repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 78,807 miles

Central Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer has small leak. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension lower arm, centre bush for spring bracket bush is worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Mirror casing broken.

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted Rim edge only. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension lower arm, centre bush for spring bracket bush is worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 78,729 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer has small leak. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension lower arm, centre bush for spring bracket bush is worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Mirror casing broken.

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted Rim edge only. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension lower arm, centre bush for spring bracket bush is worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 74,655 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Nov 2022 74,594 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 70,619 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive From Rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 70,537 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Wing Mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside & Nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive From Rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 67,406 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 61,712 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

tpms light flashing

Fail 21 May 2019 61,711 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

tpms light flashing

Pass 24 Jan 2018 58,140 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2018 58,139 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 56,440 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 49,770 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2015 43,808 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 28,502 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2013 18,009 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 16,984 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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SN08 NJK is a 2008 Dodge Nitro in Silver with a 2,429cc 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 SN08 NJK, 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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SN08 NJK is a 2008 Dodge Nitro, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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