Dodge (Usa) Nitro Sxt Crd A
From 556 MOT tests. Below average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value and a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm. The top issue, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, caused 29 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 29 |
| parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value | 24 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 23 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 23 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 18 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 16 |
| parking brake inoperative on one side | 16 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 15 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 13 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 11 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 28.2% of Nitro Sxt Crd A failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 41.5% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. Breakdown cover may be worth considering for this model. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £124.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 69.6% | parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, a wheel bearing excessively rough |
| 2008 | 60.2% | parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Nitro Sxt Crd As tested had between 74,627 and 123,353 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 104,400 median miles, the Nitro Sxt Crd A has 0.033 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Common questions
What is the Dodge (Usa) Nitro Sxt Crd A MOT pass rate?
The Dodge (Usa) Nitro Sxt Crd A has a 65.1% MOT pass rate based on 556 real MOT tests. This is below the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Dodge (Usa) Nitro Sxt Crd A?
The most common MOT failure on the Dodge (Usa) Nitro Sxt Crd A is parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, which caused 29 failures. Other common issues include parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value.
What is the typical mileage of a Dodge (Usa) Nitro Sxt Crd A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Dodge (Usa) Nitro Sxt Crd A is 104,400 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 74,627 and 123,353 miles.
Buying a used Nitro Sxt Crd A?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 65.1% pass rate and an average repair bill of £124 when things go wrong, budget accordingly. 28.2% of failures on this model could actually strand you, so breakdown cover may be worth considering.
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