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HR53 DOG

2008 Dodge (usa) Nitro Sxt Crd A

Black Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

87,833 mi
Last recorded87,833 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Dodge (usa) Nitro Sxt Crd A73,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHR53 DOG
MakeDodge (usa)
ModelNitro Sxt Crd A
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 87,833 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2026 87,833 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 85,744 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 85,744 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 81,393 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 81,393 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 73,691 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 73,691 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2021 62,490 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 60,975 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 60,959 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2019 54,511 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2019 54,511 miles

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

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 41,297 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 41,269 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear unable to check bearings due to brake binding

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 40,736 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 37,936 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 35,266 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 35,266 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 32,202 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 28,597 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 25,228 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 2 Mar 2013 25,195 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 29 Feb 2012 21,824 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 17,972 miles

How Reliable is the Dodge (usa) Nitro Sxt Crd A?

Based on 7,306 MOT tests across 461 vehicles.

70.7%
Pass Rate
6,268
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
461
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 274
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 178
parking brake recording little or no effort 162
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 153
Registration plate lamp not working 151
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HR53 DOG is a 2008 Dodge (usa) Nitro Sxt Crd A in Black with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 2008 Dodge (usa) Nitro Sxt Crd A models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 73,099 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 (usa) Nitro Sxt Crd A fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 274 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HR53 DOG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Dodge (usa) Nitro Sxt Crd A typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Dodge (usa) Nitro Sxt Crd A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HR53 DOG registered?

HR53 DOG is a 2008 Dodge (usa) Nitro Sxt Crd A, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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