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VN58 UBC

2008 Dodge Nitro

Blue Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

133,665 mi
Last recorded133,665 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Dodge Nitro69,431 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN58 UBC
MakeDodge
ModelNitro
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2025 133,665 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 127,445 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2024 127,445 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 119,988 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 114,576 miles

N/S/F and N/S/R wheels welded

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 114,574 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 Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

N/S/F and N/S/R wheels welded

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 108,015 miles

Nearside Rear Inner wheel welded

Nearside Front Inner wheel welded

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2021 107,678 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner wheel welded

Nearside Rear Inner wheel welded

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 101,482 miles

Nearside Front alloy wheel been welded

parking brake leaver little reserve travel

Pass 17 Jul 2019 92,536 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2019 92,536 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 84,212 miles

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

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

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 3 Aug 2017 71,708 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 62,412 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 62,392 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 62,392 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 57,551 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 44,178 miles

In and out movement in rear hubs/axle

Pass 27 Feb 2013
Fail 18 Feb 2013

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 29,737 miles

front pads and disc's worn will need changing asap.

rear pads worn will need changing soon.

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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VN58 UBC is a 2008 Dodge Nitro in Blue with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VN58 UBC, 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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What year was VN58 UBC registered?

VN58 UBC is a 2008 Dodge Nitro, first registered on 10 December 2008.

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