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KW08 YLJ

2008 Dodge Nitro

Silver Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,211 mi
Last recorded79,211 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Dodge Nitro69,431 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW08 YLJ
MakeDodge
ModelNitro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 79,211 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2025 79,200 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))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission diff leak o/s/r (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 77,276 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 74,698 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2021 74,698 miles

Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear joint (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 May 2020 62,999 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside rear upper rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside rear upper rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 56,028 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 50,992 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear wiper blade

brake pipes heavily greased rear

slight handbrake travel

Pass 1 Jun 2017 48,681 miles

o/s front brake slight binding

Pass 4 Jun 2016 45,729 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 42,983 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 39,338 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 33,925 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Jun 2013 33,869 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2012 27,453 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 25,087 miles

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

rear wiper blade useless

Fail 10 Oct 2011 25,087 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

rear wiper blade useless

Pass 9 Jun 2011 21,236 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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KW08 YLJ is a 2008 Dodge Nitro in Silver with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KW08 YLJ, 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 KW08 YLJ registered?

KW08 YLJ is a 2008 Dodge Nitro, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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