Dodge Nitro SXT Auto
Registered in 2008.
What fails its inspection
Great Britain's MOT record for the 2008 3.7 petrol. 5 of 25 tests failed.
| Where | Share of failures | Failed tests |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 60% | 3 |
| Suspension | 60% | 3 |
| Body and structure | 40% | 2 |
| Exhaust and emissions | 40% | 2 |
| Lights and electrics | 40% | 2 |
| Tyres and wheels | 40% | 2 |
The defects inspectors cite
- Exhaust system leaking or insecure
- A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
- A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
- A service brake control has insufficient reserve travel
- A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
- A steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play
Before you buy one
Built from what this car fails on, not from general knowledge of the model.
- Brakes — 60% of its failures
- A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
- A service brake control has insufficient reserve travel
- Suspension — 60% of its failures
- A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
- A suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc
- Exhaust and emissions — 40% of its failures
- Exhaust system leaking or insecure
- Tyres and wheels — 40% of its failures
- A tyre cords visible or damaged
- Lights and electrics — 40% of its failures
- A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
- Body and structure — 40% of its failures