2008 Dodge Nitro 2.8L Diesel · S60 NCC
2008 Dodge Nitro (2.8L, diesel). First registered 29 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 121,937 miles. MOT valid until 18 Apr 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- DODGE NITRO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,937 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
S60 NCC Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 20/04/2026
- 121,937 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S60 NCC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Dodge Nitro (S60 NCC) between September 2011 and April 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 20 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (16 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Windscreen (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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: “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”.
S60 NCC Mileage History
- 19/09/201123,005 mi
- 23/08/201230,615 mi+7,610 mi
- 17/06/201332,879 mi+2,264 mi
- 19/06/201332,881 mi+2 mi
- 18/12/201335,946 mi+3,065 mi
- 12/12/201447,338 mi+11,392 mi
- 01/12/201557,588 mi+10,250 mi
- 02/12/201557,590 mi+2 mi
- 15/12/201669,026 mi+11,436 mi
- 17/11/201780,106 mi+11,080 mi
- 17/11/201885,953 mi+5,847 mi
- 17/11/201885,958 mi+5 mi
- 09/05/202089,473 mi+3,515 mi
- 09/05/202089,473 mi
- 15/05/202192,236 mi+2,763 mi
- 11/04/202293,775 mi+1,539 mi
- 06/05/202293,776 mi+1 mi
- 29/04/2023101,282 mi+7,506 mi
- 04/05/2023101,282 mi
- 11/04/2024112,619 mi+11,337 mi
- 16/01/2025116,439 mi+3,820 mi
- 20/04/2026121,937 mi+5,498 mi
- 20/04/2026121,937 mi
Average of roughly 6,783 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Dodge Dodge Nitro
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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- Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) Internal Relay FailureSerious
The Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) located in the Nitro's engine compartment serves as an integrated fuse box and microprocessor-controlled power distributor. Internal micro-relays soldered onto the multi-layered circuit board—particularly the fuel pump relay, horn relay, and windscreen wiper relay—suffer internal contact pitting or sticking. When the fuel pump relay fails closed, it continuously powers the tank fuel pump with the ignition off, draining the battery overnight. If it fails open, the engine cranks indefinitely without starting or cuts out suddenly while driving.
- 2.8 CRD EGR Valve Carbon Clogging and Turbo Actuator JammingModerate
The 2.8-litre VM Motori common-rail turbodiesel engine suffers from heavy carbon and soot accumulation within the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve, cooler, and inlet swirl passages, exacerbated by low-speed UK commuting. Sticky deposits cause the electronic EGR pintle to stick open, starving the cylinders of oxygen. Furthermore, oil vapor and soot contaminate the variable-nozzle turbine (VNT) electronic actuator linkage on the turbocharger, resulting in boost pressure deviation, black smoke, and engine management fault codes P0401 or P0234.
- Electronic 4WD Transfer Case Shift Motor FailureModerate
The Dodge Nitro uses an electronically selectable part-time four-wheel-drive transfer case (MP153 / NV144 system). The electric shift actuator motor mounted to the rear casing of the transfer box is exposed to UK road splash, winter grit, and moisture. Over time, road salt corrodes the electric connector harness and causes internal motor commutator seizure. When the shift motor fails, the driver cannot switch between 2WD and 4WD Lock, leaving the 4WD system disabled and illuminating the SERV 4WD warning indicator on the instrument panel.
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