Dodge Nitro MOT Results

Registered in 2008
59.0% pass rate
from 919 tests in 2021
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2008 cars and highlighted areas where the Dodge Nitro is unusually good or bad.

  • 22% fail on Brakes (110% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 17% fail on Brake performance (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 14% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 11% fail on Rbt (sp) (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 2.7% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (25 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Gradient tester (sp)
      • 4.1% fail on Service brake performance (62% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 3.9% fail on Rbt (56% worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 3.5% fail on Service brake performance (60% worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.76% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.11% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.11% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.11% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.11% fail on Service brake performance
      • 4.0% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 3.7% fail on Rbt (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 3.4% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.44% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Decelerometer (16 times worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.11% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.11% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.11% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.11% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.76% fail on Brake performance not tested (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.11% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.11% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 5.0% fail on Mechanical brake components (58% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 4.2% fail on Brake linings and pads (96% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 4.2% fail on Brake pads (97% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.3% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.11% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.11% fail on Linkage
    • 1.8% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (100% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Anti-lock braking system (100% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Electronic stability control (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Hand lever (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Pedal
    • 1.5% fail on Parking brake control (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Lever (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.54% fail on Hydraulic systems (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Brake fluid (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.11% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.11% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 15% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.4% fail on Stop lamp
    • 5.0% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.9% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.11% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 2.7% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.54% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.7% fail on Electrical equipment (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.98% fail on Battery(ies) (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Horn
      • 0.33% fail on Trailer electrical socket (27 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.76% fail on Direction indicators (64% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.76% fail on Flashing type (64% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.54% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.22% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.33% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.33% fail on Position lamp
  • 12% fail on Suspension (27% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 5.7% fail on Suspension arms
      • 5.0% fail on Ball joint (150% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.65% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.44% fail on Pins and bushes (81% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Suspension arm
    • 3.7% fail on Springs (38% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 3.7% fail on Coil springs (38% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 3.6% fail on Coil spring (39% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Mounting
    • 1.6% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.76% fail on Anti-roll bars (82% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.22% fail on Linkage ball joints (84% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (85% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.54% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.44% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.22% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.44% fail on Shock absorbers
  • 6.1% fail on Visibility
    • 3.3% fail on Washers
    • 2.3% fail on Wipers
    • 0.54% fail on Condition of glass (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Windscreen (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Window
    • 0.44% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.11% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.11% fail on View to rear
      • 0.11% fail on Mirrors
  • 4.2% fail on Tyres (35% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.3% fail on Condition (57% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Size/type
  • 3.9% fail on Body, chassis, structure (37% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Transmission (52% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.87% fail on Prop shafts (6 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.76% fail on Joints (7 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Prop shaft
      • 0.44% fail on Drive shafts (83% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.44% fail on Joints (83% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.98% fail on Exhaust system (58% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.54% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.33% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.11% fail on Pipe
      • 0.11% fail on System
    • 0.54% fail on Doors
      • 0.33% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.33% fail on Door condition
      • 0.11% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.11% fail on Door condition
      • 0.11% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.11% fail on Door condition
    • 0.22% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.22% fail on Body
      • 0.11% fail on Panel
      • 0.11% fail on Other body component
    • 0.11% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.11% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.11% fail on Chassis
      • 0.11% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.11% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.11% fail on Carrier
  • 2.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.8% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (130% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.44% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.44% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 1.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (68% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Exhaust emissions (70% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.87% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.65% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.11% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.11% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.65% fail on Spark ignition (82% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.44% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (74% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.22% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.11% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.11% fail on Other leaks
  • 1.5% fail on Steering
    • 0.65% fail on Steering linkage components (68% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Track rod end (77% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.11% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.44% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.44% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.22% fail on Power steering
      • 0.22% fail on Other components
      • 0.11% fail on Operation
    • 0.22% fail on Steering play
      • 0.22% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.87% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.87% fail on Attachment
  • 0.65% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.65% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.11% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.11% fail on Anchorages
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