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YP08 AEJ

2008 Dodge Nitro

Blue Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

173,800 mi
Last recorded173,800 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Dodge Nitro69,431 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP08 AEJ
MakeDodge
ModelNitro
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2024 173,800 miles

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Offside Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 163,162 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both fronts. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Diff leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle corroded.

Fail 10 Jan 2023 163,130 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both fronts. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Diff leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle corroded.

Pass 7 Jan 2022 148,222 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2022 148,220 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 141,306 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

only just passed handbrake test 16%

Fail 12 Jan 2021 141,305 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn link bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 135,116 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 121,071 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 110,347 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 98,045 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 98,027 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 89,317 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 82,818 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 72,569 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 51,435 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 42,127 miles

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

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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YP08 AEJ is a 2008 Dodge Nitro in Blue with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YP08 AEJ, 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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YP08 AEJ is a 2008 Dodge Nitro, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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