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WU58 RKY

2008 Dodge Nitro

Red Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

189,969 mi
Last recorded189,969 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Dodge Nitro69,431 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU58 RKY
MakeDodge
ModelNitro
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2022 189,969 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 179,030 miles

Brake fluid getting in poor condition

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Seat belt slightly damaged Fraying (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 164,596 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))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 164,595 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245.50.20.V.M+S (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 153,807 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front inner brake pads are wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear brakes are wearing very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 142,301 miles

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

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

Steering rough in operation (lock to lock)

Fail 11 Oct 2018 142,301 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering rough in operation (lock to lock)

Pass 4 Oct 2017 131,710 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2017 131,710 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 118,066 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2016 118,066 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 102,957 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2015 102,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 88,900 miles

Both rear tyres treads @ 2.5mm

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)

Sill covers fitted offside & nearside obscuring testable areas on both outer sills.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Oct 2014 88,858 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Both rear tyres treads @ 2.5mm

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)

Park brake cable needs adjusting

Sill covers fitted offside & nearside obscuring testable areas on both outer sills.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2013 73,524 miles

travel hand brake lever

Pass 5 Oct 2012 59,048 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 43,394 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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WU58 RKY is a 2008 Dodge Nitro in Red with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 WU58 RKY, 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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WU58 RKY is a 2008 Dodge Nitro, first registered on 10 September 2008.

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