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YY08 PHV

2008 Dodge Nitro

Red Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

86,920 mi
Last recorded86,920 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Dodge Nitro69,431 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 PHV
MakeDodge
ModelNitro
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc
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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 86,920 miles
Pass 31 May 2025 85,753 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 85,123 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 84,253 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 83,723 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 78,211 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 69,721 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 60,107 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 53,336 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 45,512 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 45,511 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 44,777 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 34,655 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 36,585 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 22,841 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 18,664 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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YY08 PHV is a 2008 Dodge Nitro in Red with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 YY08 PHV, 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 YY08 PHV registered?

YY08 PHV is a 2008 Dodge Nitro, first registered on 2 July 2008.

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