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MD08 TCJ

2008 Dodge Nitro

Black Petrol 3700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

61,792 mi
Last recorded61,792 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Dodge Nitro69,431 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD08 TCJ
MakeDodge
ModelNitro
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,700cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2026 61,792 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible N/S & O/S (4.1.4 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2025 54,860 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 54,205 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 53,685 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 52,613 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

tpms light on

Pass 4 Oct 2021 51,681 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 50,548 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 49,066 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 47,544 miles

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

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

handbrake will need attention soon

Fail 20 Jun 2018 47,544 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

handbrake will need attention soon

Pass 7 Jun 2017 46,210 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 265/45/20/W (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust system deteriorated

front brake pads deteriorated

tyre pressure monitoring light on

Pass 28 Jun 2016 44,808 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 44,798 miles

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)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 43,905 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 38,920 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 29,722 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 29,721 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 22,812 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2011 22,713 miles

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

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

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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MD08 TCJ is a 2008 Dodge Nitro in Black with a 3,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MD08 TCJ, 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 MD08 TCJ registered?

MD08 TCJ is a 2008 Dodge Nitro, first registered on 29 August 2008.

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