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LO57 SPS

2008 Dodge Nitro

Red Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

57,000 mi
Last recorded57,000 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Dodge Nitro69,431 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO57 SPS
MakeDodge
ModelNitro
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 57,000 miles

16%) Parking Brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear the braking system requires adjustment or repair. [3.7.A.7]

Surface corrosion to some components on underside of vehicle.

Fail 7 Nov 2025 56,882 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Underbody and chassis has surface corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NS and OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 53,071 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body in general (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Requirements only just met. It would appear that the parking brake system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 15 Nov 2022 50,841 miles

ALL UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE AND COMPONENTS CORODDED

EXHAUST CORODDED

TPMS LIGHT ON

Fail 7 Nov 2022 50,841 miles

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

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

ALL UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE AND COMPONENTS CORODDED

EXHAUST CORODDED

TPMS LIGHT ON

Pass 18 May 2022 50,000 miles

ALL underside of vehicle including all suspension components,subframes and exhust corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 18 May 2022 50,000 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

ALL underside of vehicle including all suspension components,subframes and exhust corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 47,767 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 14 May 2021 47,767 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 May 2020 45,682 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 6 May 2019 42,737 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front and both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2018 40,825 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2017 38,245 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 38,245 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 May 2016 36,046 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 32,581 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 32,581 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

nearside front tyre sidewall cracked

tyre pressure warning lamp on

Pass 26 May 2014 30,557 miles

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

warning lamp indicates an TPMS fault

Pass 29 May 2013 28,512 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 May 2013 28,507 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 16 May 2012 22,414 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 15,221 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 15,172 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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LO57 SPS is a 2008 Dodge Nitro in Red with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LO57 SPS, 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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LO57 SPS is a 2008 Dodge Nitro, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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