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V500 JJS

2008 Dodge Nitro

Black Petrol 3700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

97,021 mi
Last recorded97,021 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Dodge Nitro69,431 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV500 JJS
MakeDodge
ModelNitro
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,700cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 97,021 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 92,639 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2025 92,638 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 May 2024 88,994 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 85,479 miles

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

Spare tyre defective low pressure .

Pass 27 Apr 2022 80,423 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 80,409 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 76,373 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 74,517 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2020 74,517 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 70,217 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges bald (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracking

bonnet stay rod/dampers missing

Fail 30 Aug 2019 70,216 miles

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 Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges bald (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracking

bonnet stay rod/dampers missing

Pass 12 Oct 2018 64,081 miles

Rear both tyres slightly cracked

vehicle has slight corrosion

Pass 15 Sep 2017 58,774 miles

O/S/F brake is binding.

O/S/F brake pads are worn low and are brittle. Disc has overheated.

O/S/R tyre is worn low (3mm).

Power steering fluid is well above the maximum.

Pass 11 Oct 2016 55,503 miles

O/S/F tyre is worn low on the edges.

Rear brake pads are worn very low. Discs are lipped.

Pass 14 Oct 2015 47,452 miles

Rear brake pads are worn low.

Pass 10 Nov 2014 39,527 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 34,918 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 34,560 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2012 28,708 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 23,426 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 24,319 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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V500 JJS is a 2008 Dodge Nitro in Black with a 3,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 V500 JJS, 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 V500 JJS registered?

V500 JJS is a 2008 Dodge Nitro, first registered on 29 September 2008.

Is V500 JJS safe to buy?

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