2007 · 17 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2007 Dodge Nitro MOT pass rate and common faults

148 MOT tests in 2024. 56.1% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time56.1%
Failed or needed repairs43.9%
Typical mileage at test113,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 148 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working11.5%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn6.1%
  3. Stop lamp: not working5.4%
  4. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value5.4%
    8 marked dangerous
  5. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault4.7%
  6. Service brake performance: excessively binding4.7%
  7. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam4.7%
  8. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.1%
  9. Headlamp: not working on main beam4.1%
  10. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side3.4%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics50.0%
  2. Brakes40.5%
  3. Suspension20.3%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.1%
  5. Body & chassis7.4%
  6. Tyres4.7%
  7. Seat belts & airbags3.4%
  8. Wheels2.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.9%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.8%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn10.1%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.8%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine8.8%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2007 Dodge Nitro?

In 2024, 56.1% of 2007 Dodge Nitro cars passed their MOT first time, across 148 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Dodge Nitro?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; stop lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2007 Dodge Nitro reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 99, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).