Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2008 Dodge (usa) Nitro Sxt Crd A?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2008 Dodge (usa) Nitro Sxt Crd A?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2008 Dodge (usa) Nitro Sxt Crd A?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 2008 Dodge (usa) Nitro Sxt Crd A vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

48% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2008 Dodge (usa) Nitro Sxt Crd A reliable?

Based on MOT data from 279 vehicles, the 2008 Dodge (usa) Nitro Sxt Crd A has a first-time MOT pass rate of 72.4%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2008 Dodge (usa) Nitro Sxt Crd A?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Dodge (usa) Nitro Sxt Crd A (2008)

279 real MOT outcomes analysed • 72.4% first-time pass rate

2008 Dodge (usa) Nitro Sxt Crd A

CarHunch analysed 279 real MOT records for the 2008 Dodge (usa) Nitro Sxt Crd A. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 2008 Nitro SXT diesel has a first-time MOT pass rate of just 62.3%, well below the UK average of 80%, which is a clear warning sign for reliability. Nearly half of these vehicles (47.7%) have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, making this a genuine safety concern for prospective buyers.

At an average mileage of around 76,000 miles for a 16-year-old car, these Nitros have been driven normally, yet they're averaging four failures and over 18 advisories per test—indicating systemic build or durability issues rather than exceptional wear. Before buying one, budget for immediate inspection of the braking, suspension, and emissions systems, and treat any pre-purchase MOT history as essential reading.

We have limited data for the 2008 Dodge (usa) Nitro Sxt Crd A — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

72.4%

UK average ~80%

Below average

Dangerous (ever)

47.7%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

Over 13.8 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

72k

Middle half: 60k–89k

For context

These stats describe 279 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Before you buy a 2008 Dodge (usa) Nitro Sxt Crd A

Based on MOT data from 279 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 47.7% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Diesel (100%)	278	72.4%	3.98

Colour Breakdown

Based on 520 Dodge (usa) Nitro Sxt Crd A vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Red 32.1%

167

Black 31.7%

165

Silver 23.1%

120

Blue 8.1%

Orange 5%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2008 Dodge (usa) Nitro Sxt Crd A vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

72,447

typical

59,862

low mileage

88,740

high mileage

Half of all 2008 Dodge (usa) Nitro Sxt Crd A vehicles fall between 59,862 and 88,740 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 59,862 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 59,862–88,740 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2008 Dodge (usa) Nitro Sxt Crd As sit.

⚠ Over 119,799 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2008 Dodge (usa) Nitro Sxt Crd A — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 50% of 2008 Dodge (usa) Nitro Sxt Crd As are still active.

99 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 50% of the peak remain.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

13.8

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

Avg failures per vehicle

18.4

Avg advisories per vehicle

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