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AM08 VBN

2008 Fiat Bravo

Beige Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,359 mi
Last recorded107,359 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 VBN
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 107,359 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 103,220 miles

E ML LAMP ON

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 11 Nov 2024 103,091 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) STEARING RACK WORN (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

E ML LAMP ON

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 98,666 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive INSIDE BELL HOUSING (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 98,666 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive INSIDE BELL HOUSING (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 94,210 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 90,493 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 83,789 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 87,507 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 Oct 2018 79,259 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 75,397 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 75,381 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% near side low (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear exhaust mountain broken but exhaut suported

Pass 31 Oct 2016 72,383 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Oct 2016 72,383 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 May 2015 67,165 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 May 2014 57,707 miles

n/s/r seat'child seat fitted no belt check, also rear exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2013 51,079 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2012 43,518 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 32,699 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 32,699 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

How Reliable is the Fiat Bravo?

Based on 478,310 MOT tests across 49,250 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
6,290
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
49,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,204
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,596
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14,672
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 12,528
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 11,791
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AM08 VBN is a 2008 Fiat Bravo in Beige with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Fiat Bravo models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 67,766 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Bravo fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 30,204 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AM08 VBN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Bravo typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 18 years old, this Fiat Bravo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AM08 VBN registered?

AM08 VBN is a 2008 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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