Dodge Nitro MOT Results
Registered in 200859.0% pass rate
from 919 tests in 2021
Pass rate by mileage
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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.
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22% fail on
Brakes
(110% worse than other 2008 cars)
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17% fail on
Brake performance
(2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
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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)
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4.1% fail on
Service brake performance
(62% worse than other 2008 cars)
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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
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0.11% fail on
Decelerometer
- 0.11% fail on Service brake performance
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0.11% fail on
Plate brake tester
- 0.11% fail on Service brake performance
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3.9% fail on
Rbt
(56% worse than other 2008 cars)
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4.0% fail on
Parking brake performance
(2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
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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)
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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)
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0.11% fail on
Plate brake tester
- 0.11% fail on Parking brake performance
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3.7% fail on
Rbt
(2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.76% fail on Brake performance not tested (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
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0.11% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
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0.11% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 0.11% fail on Service brake imbalance
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0.11% fail on
Rbt (sp)
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14% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
(4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
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5.0% fail on
Mechanical brake components
(58% worse than other 2008 cars)
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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)
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1.3% fail on
Brake discs and drums
- 1.3% fail on Brake discs
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0.11% fail on
Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
- 0.11% fail on Linkage
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4.2% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(96% worse than other 2008 cars)
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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)
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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
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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)
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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
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0.11% fail on
Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
- 0.11% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
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17% fail on
Brake performance
(2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
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15% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
- 5.4% fail on Stop lamp
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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)
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2.6% fail on
Headlamp aim
- 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim
- 0.54% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
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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)
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1.1% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
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1.1% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 1.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
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1.1% fail on
Rear fog lamp
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0.76% fail on
Direction indicators
(64% better than other 2008 cars)
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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
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0.76% fail on
Flashing type
(64% better than other 2008 cars)
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0.33% fail on
Position lamps
- 0.33% fail on Position lamp
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12% fail on
Suspension
(27% better than other 2008 cars)
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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
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3.7% fail on
Springs
(38% better than other 2008 cars)
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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
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3.7% fail on
Coil springs
(38% better than other 2008 cars)
- 1.6% fail on Wheel bearings
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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
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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
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5.7% fail on
Suspension arms
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6.1% fail on
Visibility
- 3.3% fail on Washers
- 2.3% fail on Wipers
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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
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0.11% fail on
View to rear
- 0.11% fail on Mirrors
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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
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3.9% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
(37% better than other 2008 cars)
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1.3% fail on
Transmission
(52% better than other 2008 cars)
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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
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0.44% fail on
Drive shafts
(83% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.44% fail on Joints (83% better than other 2008 cars)
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0.87% fail on
Prop shafts
(6 times worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.98% fail on Exhaust system (58% better than other 2008 cars)
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0.54% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.33% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
- 0.11% fail on Pipe
- 0.11% fail on System
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0.54% fail on
Doors
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0.33% fail on
Driver's door
- 0.33% fail on Door condition
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0.11% fail on
Front passenger's door
- 0.11% fail on Door condition
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0.11% fail on
Other passenger's door
- 0.11% fail on Door condition
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0.33% fail on
Driver's door
- 0.22% fail on Bumpers
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0.22% fail on
Body
- 0.11% fail on Panel
- 0.11% fail on Other body component
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0.11% fail on
Integral vehicle structure
- 0.11% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
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0.11% fail on
Chassis
- 0.11% fail on Chassis condition
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0.11% fail on
Spare wheel
- 0.11% fail on Carrier
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1.3% fail on
Transmission
(52% better than other 2008 cars)
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2.3% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 1.8% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (130% worse than other 2008 cars)
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0.44% fail on
Seat belts
- 0.44% fail on Prescribed areas
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1.7% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
(68% better than other 2008 cars)
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1.5% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(70% better than other 2008 cars)
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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
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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
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0.87% fail on
Compression ignition
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0.22% fail on
Fluid leaks
- 0.11% fail on Transmission oil leaks
- 0.11% fail on Other leaks
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1.5% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(70% better than other 2008 cars)
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1.5% fail on
Steering
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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
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0.44% fail on
Steering gear
- 0.44% fail on Steering rack
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0.22% fail on
Power steering
- 0.22% fail on Other components
- 0.11% fail on Operation
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0.22% fail on
Steering play
- 0.22% fail on Steering rack
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0.65% fail on
Steering linkage components
(68% better than other 2008 cars)
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0.87% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.87% fail on Attachment
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0.65% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
- 0.65% fail on Registration plates
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0.11% fail on
Seat belt installation check
- 0.11% fail on Anchorages
Read the Honest John Review
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Dodge Nitro (2007 - 2010)
Looks tough and five-seat interior is practical.