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AM08 VCL

2008 Fiat Bravo

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

135,890 mi
Last recorded135,890 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 VCL
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2023 135,890 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 125,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Feb 2022 125,399 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 120,450 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Feb 2021 120,450 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 110,558 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 24 Feb 2020 110,558 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 27 Feb 2019 100,907 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2019 100,905 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 93,103 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 93,103 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 84,655 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 84,655 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 76,658 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake discs worn

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 68,520 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 59,364 miles

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

Outer casing on rear exhaust deteriorated.

Pass 24 Apr 2013 49,218 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 24 Apr 2013 49,218 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 25 Apr 2012 39,336 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 30,243 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 VCL is a 2008 Fiat Bravo in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VCL, 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.

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

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