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AO08 XPS

2008 Fiat Bravo

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

152,375 mi
Last recorded152,375 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 XPS
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2021 152,375 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 152,374 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement BOTTOM MOUNT DOG BONE (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) RACK ARM - POSSIBLE RACK MOVEMENT (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn WISHBONE REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) RACK ARM- POSSIBLE RACK MOVEMENT (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn WISHBONE REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm CORDS SHOWING (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2020 147,304 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2020 147,304 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2019 141,892 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 131,058 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2017 116,452 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 101,051 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 89,077 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 72,822 miles

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

rear exhaust mount starting to perish

Pass 18 Jul 2013 60,593 miles

both rear tyres worn far inner edges

Pass 30 Jul 2012 46,233 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 25,864 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

under tray covering major components

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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AO08 XPS is a 2008 Fiat Bravo in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AO08 XPS, 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 AO08 XPS registered?

AO08 XPS is a 2008 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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