Dodge NITRO - 2007
333.4 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2007 is 357.4 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Dodge NITRO, model year 2007.
Sample size: 176 cars, 416 tests and 1,387 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Quick summary
Total: 176 cars
The 2007 Dodge Nitro has an overall defect rate of 333 defects per 100 vehicles, which is slightly better than the yearly average of 352 defects per 100. Notably, the Nitro performs well in steering and body structure, with defect rates 32.8% and 28.9% lower than the average, respectively. However, it struggles with visibility and equipment issues, showing higher defect rates than the average by 24.5% and 46.1%. Mileage trends indicate that defects increase significantly with higher mileage, particularly in the 31,000 to 62,000-mile range. Overall, while the Nitro has its weaknesses, it stands out positively in specific categories compared to the average vehicle from the same year.
Cars by mileage segment
Total: 176 cars
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Categories
Brakes
▲ 1.6% better
139.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 141.7 / 100 tests
- Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
- Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
Steering
▲ 35.0% better
13.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 20.0 / 100 tests
Visibility
▼ 23.4% worse
32.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 26.5 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▼ 12.6% worse
115.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 102.9 / 100 tests
- A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative: when rear registration plate has 2 or more lamps or light sources
- Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 13.2% better
272.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 314.0 / 100 tests
- A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
- A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
- A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
Body/Structure
▲ 31.6% better
37.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 54.8 / 100 tests
Equipment
▼ 41.3% worse
15.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 10.9 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 8.0% better
40.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 43.9 / 100 tests
- Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
Fault rate by mileage segment
Model
Year average
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.
Most common faults (Top 10)
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 145
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 123
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 72
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 55
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 54
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 50
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 41
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 39
A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative: when rear registration plate has 2 or more lamps or light sources
MINOR
Occurrences: 37
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 34
Serious faults (Top 10)
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 39
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 34
A headlamp: missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED
FAIL
Occurrences: 23
Parking brake efficiency: below minimum requirement
FAIL
Occurrences: 17
Stop lamp(s): all missing or inoperative
FAIL
Occurrences: 16
Parking brake efficiency: less than 50% of the required value
FAIL
Occurrences: 13
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 12
Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake
FAIL
Occurrences: 11
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 11
A suspension joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
FAIL
Occurrences: 11