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AM08 VPV

2008 Fiat Bravo

Silver Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

116,942 mi
Last recorded116,942 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2021 116,942 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 116,942 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 116,922 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Heatshield insecure

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 108,086 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 95,214 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 84,866 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 76,520 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 76,355 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 67,739 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy has slight blow (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 67,739 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy has slight blow (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking weeping o/k (3.6.A.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 58,437 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

exhaust rear box m/tings slightly split

Pass 25 Mar 2014 51,844 miles

exhaust heat shield corroded - both rear tyres have age cracks

Pass 19 Mar 2013 45,653 miles

Both front tyres getting low

Both rear tyre sidewalls cracking

Exhaust back box corroded but not blowing

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside gearbox seal leaking

Pass 15 Mar 2012 38,609 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 29,641 miles

Nail in o/s rear tyre.

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 VPV is a 2008 Fiat Bravo in Silver with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VPV, 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 VPV registered?

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

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