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WJ58 NUA

2008 Dodge Nitro

Silver Petrol 3700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,735 mi
Last recorded172,735 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Dodge Nitro69,431 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ58 NUA
MakeDodge
ModelNitro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,700cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 172,735 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 167,226 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 159,868 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 151,652 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 145,352 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Mar 2022 145,352 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 142,758 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 142,749 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 140,010 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2020 140,010 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 137,954 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2018 137,954 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 120,674 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2017 120,674 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 101,650 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 84,956 miles

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

O/S parking brake effort poor

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

TPMS warning light on

battery poorly secured

slight lift in both front suspension lower ball joints

Pass 4 Dec 2014 84,956 miles

O/S parking brake effort poor

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

TPMS warning light on

battery poorly secured

slight lift in both front suspension lower ball joints

Pass 29 Nov 2013 64,317 miles

Battery poorly secured

Tyre pressure monitoring warning light on

Fail 29 Nov 2013 64,317 miles

Battery poorly secured

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Tyre pressure monitoring warning light on

Pass 12 Nov 2012 46,845 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Nov 2011 30,008 miles

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

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

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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WJ58 NUA is a 2008 Dodge Nitro in Silver with a 3,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 WJ58 NUA, 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 WJ58 NUA registered?

WJ58 NUA is a 2008 Dodge Nitro, first registered on 11 September 2008.

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