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MA08 BYS

2008 Dodge Nitro

Silver Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

76,854 mi
Last recorded76,854 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Dodge Nitro69,431 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 BYS
MakeDodge
ModelNitro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 76,854 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides rear wheels (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Several chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 76,842 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has screw in tread

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides rear wheels (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Several chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 71,016 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2018 71,005 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 65,002 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 2,110 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 55,806 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nsf tyre wearing uneven outer edge

Fail 21 Jun 2016 55,806 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nsf tyre wearing uneven outer edge

Pass 22 Jun 2015 49,707 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2015 49,707 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 43,335 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 43,325 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 42,770 miles

Nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 20 Jun 2014 42,595 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 13 May 2013 34,920 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 32,053 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 24,548 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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MA08 BYS is a 2008 Dodge Nitro in Silver with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 MA08 BYS, 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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MA08 BYS is a 2008 Dodge Nitro, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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