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J2 WFD

2008 Dodge Nitro

Red Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

76,796 mi
Last recorded76,796 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Dodge Nitro69,431 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ2 WFD
MakeDodge
ModelNitro
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 76,796 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 73,175 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 69,879 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 69,459 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 69,455 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 68,661 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 66,696 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 66,695 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 65,059 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2019 62,667 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 62,667 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (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 7 Jun 2018 60,010 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 60,010 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2017 57,311 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 55,328 miles

N/S/F tyre perished

N/S/R tyre perished

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

O/S/F tyre perished

O/S/R tyre perished

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2016 55,328 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

O/S/F tyre perished

O/S/R tyre perished

N/S/F tyre perished

N/S/R tyre perished

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 44,306 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 37,375 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 26,775 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2013 26,775 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 28 Feb 2013 25,751 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

rear axle input seal leaking

Pass 23 Mar 2012 20,794 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 20,756 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

corrosion on discs

front wipers starting to split

Fail 11 Feb 2011 18,563 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 18,563 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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J2 WFD is a 2008 Dodge Nitro in Red 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 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 J2 WFD, 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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J2 WFD is a 2008 Dodge Nitro, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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