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WJ59 RVF

2009 Dodge Nitro

Red Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2024
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

194,615 mi
Last recorded194,615 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Dodge Nitro67,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ59 RVF
MakeDodge
ModelNitro
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2024 194,615 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 186,772 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 186,772 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 180,205 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2022 180,205 miles

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

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 166,278 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 166,278 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

tyre pressure light on dash

Pass 30 Jan 2020 155,434 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 147,568 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has high travel and brake efforts increase unevenly

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jan 2019 147,568 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has high travel and brake efforts increase unevenly

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring light on

Pass 1 Feb 2018 139,381 miles

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

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

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning light on

Pass 12 Jan 2017 129,633 miles

Front proshaft, rear gaiter split

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Jan 2017 129,633 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front proshaft, rear gaiter split

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 119,313 miles

Nearside Front tyre low on edges

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

Nearside Rear tyre has deep cut but unable to see cords

Offside Front tyre low on edges

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

child seat fitted n/s/r

Fail 19 Jan 2015 107,306 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

front tyres low on outer edges

rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 19 Jan 2015 107,306 miles

rear tyres on 3mm

front tyres low on outer edges

Pass 17 Oct 2013 94,076 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 94,068 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 71,958 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 71,958 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)

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

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

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 RVF is a 2009 Dodge Nitro in Red with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 WJ59 RVF, 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 RVF registered?

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

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