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WJ59 RVE

2009 Dodge Nitro

Blue Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,945 mi
Last recorded127,945 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Dodge Nitro67,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ59 RVE
MakeDodge
ModelNitro
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 127,945 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 118,455 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2024 118,453 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 109,748 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 102,430 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2022 102,430 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 101,526 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 98,141 miles

High hand brake travel

Fail 16 Jun 2021 98,141 miles

High hand brake travel

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 97,429 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 94,852 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 91,757 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 89,159 miles

Offside Front FOG LIGHT NOT WORKING

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

Fail 4 Sep 2017 89,159 miles

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

Offside Front FOG LIGHT NOT WORKING

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 84,647 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play end float play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake has slight bind

Rear Oil leak differential ()

Pass 15 Sep 2015 70,121 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 70,121 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 67,614 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 63,539 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 54,748 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 54,748 miles

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

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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WJ59 RVE is a 2009 Dodge Nitro in Blue with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WJ59 RVE, 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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What year was WJ59 RVE registered?

WJ59 RVE is a 2009 Dodge Nitro, first registered on 29 October 2009.

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The MOT history for WJ59 RVE shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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