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Y17 LAX

2008 Dodge Nitro

Black Petrol 3700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

95,207 mi
Last recorded95,207 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Dodge Nitro69,431 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY17 LAX
MakeDodge
ModelNitro
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,700cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 95,207 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 95,207 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 90,027 miles

Central Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 81,921 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front bottom wishbones outer ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake effort only just met

Fail 3 Dec 2018 81,906 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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight play in n/s/r and o/s/r half shafts (lateral movement)

Pass 7 Aug 2017 67,402 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 61,690 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 55,081 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 48,354 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 40,530 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Aug 2012 34,176 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 25,527 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 22 Aug 2011 25,403 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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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Y17 LAX is a 2008 Dodge Nitro in Black with a 3,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y17 LAX, 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 Y17 LAX registered?

Y17 LAX is a 2008 Dodge Nitro, first registered on 27 May 2008.

Is Y17 LAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y17 LAX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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