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YG08 VRF

2008 Dodge Nitro

Black Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

118,482 mi
Last recorded118,482 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Dodge Nitro69,431 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 VRF
MakeDodge
ModelNitro
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 118,482 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower joints have slight play in them. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres getting low. replace soon (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 112,855 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower joints have play in them (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. appears to need adjusted (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2025 112,555 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2024 104,677 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 96,974 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2021 95,365 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 93,493 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 91,219 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2019 91,219 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 89,511 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 88,770 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged

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

Offside Front cuts in tyre tread

Pass 30 Aug 2016 81,624 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cut in sidewall

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)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 70,813 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 59,020 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2014 58,911 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre exhaust heat shield hanging down

Nail in offside rear tyre

Slight bind to o/s/f brake

n/s mirror unit slightly loose - still secure

n/s wiper split

o/s mirror unit slightly loose - still secure

Pass 26 Oct 2013 46,656 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 37,222 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2012 37,222 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 24,940 miles

offside rear tyre cracking on inner wall

Fail 10 Nov 2011 24,935 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear tyre cracking on inner wall

Pass 11 Mar 2011 20,957 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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YG08 VRF is a 2008 Dodge Nitro in Black with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YG08 VRF, 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 YG08 VRF registered?

YG08 VRF is a 2008 Dodge Nitro, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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The MOT history for YG08 VRF shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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