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WJ08 USU

2008 Dodge Nitro

Black Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,401 mi
Last recorded93,401 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2016
Typical for 2008 Dodge Nitro69,431 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 USU
MakeDodge
ModelNitro
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2016 93,401 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bothsides (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Jan 2016 93,401 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bothsides (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Jan 2015 79,330 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 5 Jan 2015 79,330 miles

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

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 28 Jun 2013 55,529 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2012 41,194 miles

Both nearside front upper wishbone rubber bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Both offside front upper wishbone rubber bushs deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jul 2012 41,193 miles

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

Both nearside front upper wishbone rubber bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Both offside front upper wishbone rubber bushs deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2012 41,099 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 27,447 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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WJ08 USU is a 2008 Dodge Nitro in Black with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WJ08 USU, 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 WJ08 USU registered?

WJ08 USU is a 2008 Dodge Nitro, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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