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AP08 UPC

2008 Fiat Bravo

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

158,302 mi
Last recorded158,302 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2017
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 UPC
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2017 158,302 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Dec 2017 158,291 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 152,490 miles

Rear exhaust tatty.

Windscreen chipped.

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

Fail 13 Sep 2016 152,490 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear exhaust tatty.

Windscreen chipped.

Fail 8 Sep 2016 152,485 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake has no servo assistance hard pedal (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

rear exhaust weak

windscreen chipped

Pass 8 Aug 2015 148,143 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 148,143 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 131,238 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 112,666 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 91,434 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 60,061 miles

all tyres low on tread,osf close to legal limit.

front brake discs worn on inner surface.

front brake pads approx.70% worn.

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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AP08 UPC is a 2008 Fiat Bravo in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 AP08 UPC, 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 AP08 UPC registered?

AP08 UPC is a 2008 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 27 August 2008.

Is AP08 UPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP08 UPC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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