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VA08 TVT

2008 Dodge Nitro

Blue Petrol 2777cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

118,222 mi
Last recorded118,222 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Dodge Nitro69,431 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA08 TVT
MakeDodge
ModelNitro
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 118,222 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2025 118,222 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 115,179 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 111,715 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 111,715 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2022 110,493 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 109,768 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 100,414 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 93,013 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 85,868 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 79,153 miles

The offside parking brake is not working as well as it should

Pass 6 Oct 2015 69,430 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 59,213 miles

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

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

front tyre's perished

Pass 31 Jul 2013 54,725 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 50,885 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 50,835 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 8 Aug 2011 41,514 miles

front discs coroded and pads 50% worn

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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VA08 TVT is a 2008 Dodge Nitro in Blue with a 2,777cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 VA08 TVT, 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 VA08 TVT registered?

VA08 TVT is a 2008 Dodge Nitro, first registered on 29 August 2008.

Is VA08 TVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA08 TVT shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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