2007 Dodge Nitro Sxt Crd A — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 269 MOT tests, the 2007 Dodge Nitro Sxt Crd A recorded a 70.3% pass rate. All cars of a similar age fail 26.8% of the time, so this is 2.9pp worse than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (21.6%) and brakes (21.6%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are rbt (sp), position lamp and headlamp aim — rbt (sp) alone was recorded 30 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2007 Nitro Sxt Crd A fails 29.2% of the time in the 60-90k band and 26.9% at 120-150k, a spread of only 2.3 points.
Suspension is the most common advisory, noted on 34.6% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 28.6% of tests failed in 2021 against 33.3% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 21.6% | 58 |
| 2 | Brakes | 21.6% | 58 |
| 3 | Suspension | 8.9% | 24 |
| 4 | Tyres | 5.6% | 15 |
| 5 | Visibility | 5.2% | 14 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 4.8% | 13 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rbt (sp) | 30 |
| 2 | Position lamp | 28 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 22 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 20 |
| 5 | Stop lamp | 19 |
| 6 | Parking brake performance | 15 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 34.6% | 93 |
| 2 | Tyres | 29.0% | 78 |
| 3 | Brakes | 27.9% | 75 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 19.7% | 53 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 13.4% | 36 |
| 6 | Other defects | 10.8% | 29 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 60-90k | 72 | 29.2% |
| 90-120k | 111 | 34.2% |
| 120-150k | 52 | 26.9% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 63 | 28.6% |
| 2022 | 61 | 29.5% |
| 2023 | 63 | 30.2% |
| 2024 | 46 | 28.3% |
| 2025 | 36 | 33.3% |
What to check before buying a 2007 Nitro Sxt Crd A
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 21.6% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (21.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (21.6% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Suspension (8.9% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2007 Dodge Nitro Sxt Crd As pass their MOT?
70.3% of the 269 2007 Dodge Nitro Sxt Crd A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 29.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2007 Dodge Nitro Sxt Crd A?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 21.6% of tests, followed by brakes (21.6%).
Does the 2007 Nitro Sxt Crd A get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 29.2% in the 60-90k band to 26.9% in the 120-150k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 269 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.