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SW59 AUR

2009 Dodge Nitro

Blue Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,050 mi
Last recorded123,050 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 2009 Dodge Nitro67,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW59 AUR
MakeDodge
ModelNitro
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2020 123,050 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2020 123,048 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 107,126 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 97,718 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 97,567 miles

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play has slight lift but no radial movement (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Jun 2017 84,324 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 72,324 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 70,127 miles

Front tyre outer sidewall has a cut. Offside front

Front wheel bearing feels slightly rough. Nearside front

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 56,565 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 41,783 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 26,647 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 26,500 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

offside hand brake effort lower than expected

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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SW59 AUR is a 2009 Dodge Nitro in Blue with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 SW59 AUR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SW59 AUR registered?

SW59 AUR is a 2009 Dodge Nitro, first registered on 29 October 2009.

Is SW59 AUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW59 AUR shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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