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AM08 VHL

2008 Fiat Bravo

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

84,154 mi
Last recorded84,154 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 VHL
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2019 84,154 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 84,154 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 76,075 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

unable to check all components due to under shields

Fail 16 Jul 2018 76,075 miles

Nearside Rear Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

unable to check all components due to under shields

Pass 24 Jul 2017 65,182 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 57,820 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre deteriorated (tread cracking)

slight oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2015 51,101 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2015 51,101 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 43,331 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front steering rack inner joint slight play

Pass 1 Jun 2013 34,148 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 May 2013 34,063 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 28,519 miles

near side front tyre side wall slightly perished. front brakes slightly binding.

Pass 4 Oct 2010 19,960 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear tyre inner side wall slightly damaged

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 VHL is a 2008 Fiat Bravo in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VHL, 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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What year was AM08 VHL registered?

AM08 VHL is a 2008 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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