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WJ08 UTK

2008 Dodge Nitro

Black Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

161,959 mi
Last recorded161,959 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Dodge Nitro69,431 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 161,959 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 145,893 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2025 145,893 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2023 143,173 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

leak at rear diff

Pass 7 Dec 2022 138,513 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Parking brake has reduced effort (Only just met minimum requirements)

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Park brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 6 Dec 2022 138,513 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Parking brake has reduced effort (Only just met minimum requirements)

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Park brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 26 Nov 2021 124,785 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2021 124,780 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid wipers not tested (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 118,380 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 118,378 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 109,585 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

tyres below 4 mm ( all 4)

Fail 28 Sep 2019 109,584 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front wheel sticky

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

tyres below 4 mm ( all 4)

Pass 9 Oct 2018 98,904 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

heat shield insecure

parking brake lever has a little reserve of travel

Fail 9 Oct 2018 98,903 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

heat shield insecure

Pass 10 Oct 2017 84,039 miles

Offside rear tyre cracking perrishing outer sidewall

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Offside and nearside (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 84,023 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear tyre cracking perrishing outer sidewall

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Offside and nearside (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 81,065 miles

Offside Front Slight bind, pads worn, disc discoloured. All indicate a fault.

Fail 30 Sep 2016 81,058 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Slight bind, pads worn, disc discoloured. All indicate a fault.

Pass 17 Sep 2015 76,279 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 76,279 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 62,900 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 62,900 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 49,729 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 49,717 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2013 49,716 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2012

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 32,996 miles

n/s and o/s front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 5 Apr 2011 32,996 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

n/s and o/s front brake discs slightly 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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WJ08 UTK is a 2008 Dodge Nitro in Black with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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 UTK, 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 UTK registered?

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

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