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AM08 VLR

2008 Fiat Bravo

Silver Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2022
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

100,936 mi
Last recorded100,936 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 VLR
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2021 100,936 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 100,915 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 95,451 miles

Nearside Front slight play tie rod

Offside Front slight play tie rod

Pass 13 Sep 2019 89,886 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 89,446 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 83,360 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 75,999 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 75,938 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering knuckle loose.

Pass 16 Sep 2016 70,642 miles

Centre Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

N/R callipher damp but no leak found time of test

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

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

Oil leak

both rear suspension coil springs corroded but still complete time of test

n/f and o/f tyre worn low on edges of the tread

Fail 16 Sep 2016 70,642 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 51% (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' hangers (8.3.1e)

N/R callipher damp but no leak found time of test

Centre Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

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

both rear suspension coil springs corroded but still complete time of test

n/f and o/f tyre worn low on edges of the tread

Pass 1 Jun 2015 63,921 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

REAR EXHAUST BOX RUBBER SLIGHTLY DETERIOTED

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 May 2015 63,868 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

REAR EXHAUST BOX RUBBER SLIGHTLY DETERIOTED

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Apr 2015 63,439 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/R callipher damp with oil but no leak found time of test

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/R tyre inner wall perished and cracked but no ply or cord time of test!!!

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust rubber slightly deterioted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2014 50,572 miles

offside rear tyre outer wall perished

Fail 25 Apr 2014 50,572 miles

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

both front brake discs worn

offside front brake pads low

offside rear tyre outer wall perished

Pass 26 Apr 2013 43,808 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 43,804 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 31,775 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 31,775 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2011 22,206 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin

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 VLR is a 2008 Fiat Bravo in Silver with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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

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