2008 Dodge Nitro petrol: common problems and MOT failures
What MOT testers find on the petrol Dodge Nitro first registered in 2008 (petrol cars only): we looked at the 182 MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.
Small sample: there were only 182 MOTs of these cars during 2023–2025, so treat the percentages as rough. The known faults below don't depend on it.
Common 2008 Dodge Nitro petrol MOT failures and advisories
The share of 2008 Dodge Nitro petrol MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.
- Brakes41% of testsRough price £150–£350
At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.
- Lights and electrics37% of testsRough price £10–£80
At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.
- Tyres26% of testsRough price £70–£150
At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.
- Suspension24% of testsRough price £120–£400
At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.
- Oil and fluid leaks23% of testsRough price £80–£600
At the viewing: Look under the engine and on the ground where the car is usually parked for fresh oil or fluid.
- Wipers, windscreen and mirrors13% of testsRough price £15–£250
At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.
Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2008 Dodge Nitro petrol
Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.
- Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?
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Other years
Every year of the Dodge Nitro compared
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1,178 | Brakes 43% |
| 2007 | 456 | Brakes 43% |
Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test done in Great Britain during 2023–2025, counting the MOTs of Dodge Nitro cars first registered in 2008. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score