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WJ59 RWE

2009 Dodge Nitro

Red Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

51,312 mi
Last recorded51,312 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Dodge Nitro67,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 51,312 miles

Brake disc covers corroded/detoriated all 4

undertrays fitted limiting the complete inspection of underbody

vehicle underbody has been undersealed

Pass 28 Nov 2024 50,802 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting over axle rusted away but system is well supported (6.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing front shocks rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened most underbody arms front and rear rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 48,999 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2023 48,991 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 47,926 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2022 47,926 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 45,537 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 43,852 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 43,852 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 41,918 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 39,943 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front's (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 36,810 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 36,783 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 33,712 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 31,330 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 26,655 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 21,328 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 21,328 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

o/s/r tyre spliting around bead

Pass 25 Oct 2012 15,735 miles

tyres starting to perish

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 RWE is a 2009 Dodge Nitro in Red with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 RWE, 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 RWE registered?

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

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