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WJ08 UTG

2008 Dodge Nitro

Black Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,277 mi
Last recorded106,277 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Dodge Nitro69,431 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2019 106,277 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Steering system lightly rubbing (2.1.4 (a))

Pass 23 May 2018 105,620 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 94,240 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inspection required (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 May 2017 94,240 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inspection required (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 May 2016 80,268 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 63,909 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 May 2014 49,258 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2014 49,258 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 39,096 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 39,096 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 35,193 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 27,197 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 UTG is a 2008 Dodge Nitro in Black with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WJ08 UTG, 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 WJ08 UTG registered?

WJ08 UTG is a 2008 Dodge Nitro, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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