2008 Dodge Nitro 2.8L Diesel · FG08 VAA
2008 Dodge Nitro (2.8L, diesel). First registered 31/03/2008. Recorded mileage 159,008 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- DODGE NITRO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/07/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,008 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 2777cc
FG08 VAA Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 17/06/2024
- 159,008 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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FG08 VAA Mileage History
- 17/06/2022142,765 mi
- 29/06/2022142,768 mi+3 mi
- 06/07/2023151,835 mi+9,067 mi
- 17/06/2024159,008 mi+7,173 mi
Average of roughly 8,113 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
FG08 VAA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Dodge Nitro (FG08 VAA) between June 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 June 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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