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SM59 PLU

2009 Dodge Nitro

Red Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2021
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

67,726 mi
Last recorded67,726 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2020
Typical for 2009 Dodge Nitro67,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 PLU
MakeDodge
ModelNitro
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2020 67,726 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

tpm light on

Fail 15 Jul 2020 67,726 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding handbrake shoes (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 May 2019 60,997 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive diff pinion seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine cover and undertrays fitted

side sill skirts fitted

tpms light on indicating a fault

Fail 21 May 2019 60,997 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted mounting bolt missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive diff pinion seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine cover and undertrays fitted

side sill skirts fitted

tpms light on indicating a fault

Pass 3 May 2018 56,353 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 9 May 2017 52,818 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both lower front have slight lift (2.4.G.2)

tpms system showing fault

Fail 4 May 2017 52,816 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both lower front have slight lift (2.4.G.2)

fuel filter area damp

tpms system showing fault

trailer electrics socket bracket broken but socket taped up temporarilly

Pass 8 Jan 2016 45,949 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 39,399 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear seats stowed away so full belt check not carried out

Fail 9 Dec 2014 39,399 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear seats stowed away so full belt check not carried out

Pass 9 Dec 2013 30,180 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres outer sidewalls starting to crack

Fail 5 Dec 2013 30,172 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres outer sidewalls starting to crack

Pass 19 Dec 2012 23,348 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres 3mm

Fail 18 Dec 2012 23,348 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres 3mm

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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SM59 PLU is a 2009 Dodge Nitro in Red with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2009 Dodge Nitro models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 67,800 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 SM59 PLU, 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 17 years old, this Dodge Nitro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SM59 PLU is a 2009 Dodge Nitro, first registered on 23 December 2009.

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