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GF08 LPV

2008 Dodge Nitro

Silver Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

133,207 mi
Last recorded133,207 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Dodge Nitro69,431 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 LPV
MakeDodge
ModelNitro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2023 133,207 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 133,207 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 126,634 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported main (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

little reserve travel on hand brake

Pass 13 Nov 2021 119,959 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2021 119,955 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 114,350 miles

under trays fitted covering major components

Fail 6 Nov 2020 114,251 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

under trays fitted covering major components

Pass 24 May 2019 103,762 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 21 May 2019 103,720 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 92,913 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 May 2018 92,912 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 component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 83,900 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 83,900 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2016 72,205 miles

Nearside front seat belt starting to fray

Pass 28 May 2015 60,034 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 49,177 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 39,861 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 30,906 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 20,519 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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GF08 LPV is a 2008 Dodge Nitro in Silver with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GF08 LPV, 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 GF08 LPV registered?

GF08 LPV is a 2008 Dodge Nitro, first registered on 7 June 2008.

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