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MD08 TCU

2008 Dodge Nitro

Black Petrol 3700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

126,081 mi
Last recorded126,081 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Dodge Nitro69,431 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 126,081 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 May 2026 126,081 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 120,220 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 104,281 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 90,660 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2022 90,592 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

FRONT NUDGE BAR SLIGHTLY INSECURE

Nearside Front TYRE WEARING ON INNER TREAD

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 73,338 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 73,276 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 28 Jun 2019 70,805 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 70,035 miles

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

Nearside Rear parking brake imbalanced

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 69,137 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 63,882 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 54,793 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 39,729 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 20 Jun 2013 39,729 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 26,869 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 16,884 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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MD08 TCU is a 2008 Dodge Nitro in Black with a 3,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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

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