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DA08 TXV

2008 Fiat Bravo

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

125,417 mi
Last recorded125,417 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 TXV
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2021 125,417 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 120,247 miles

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

Sound deadening material not fully secure engine sound deadening held up with a bungee cord (8.1.1 (b) (i))

oil warning light on due to service required

Fail 25 Jun 2020 120,245 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps no number plate lights (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Engine mounting excessively loose mounting bush detached excessive engine movement (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split and slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inner edge REPLACE (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Sound deadening material not fully secure engine sound deadening held up with bungee cord (8.1.1 (b) (i))

oil warning light flashing due to service required

Fail 19 Sep 2019 116,774 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 105,137 miles

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 93,578 miles

Brake fluid level low

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear engine mounting

Rear heat shield insecure

rear number plate damaged

Fail 22 Sep 2017 93,578 miles

Brake fluid level low

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear engine mounting

Rear heat shield insecure

rear number plate damaged

Pass 19 Sep 2016 83,803 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 73,092 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 66,735 miles

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

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

rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 5 Aug 2013 56,405 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust box outer skin poor condition

Pass 6 Aug 2012 46,379 miles

o/s front tyre tread low on inner edge

Pass 2 Sep 2011 36,255 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 36,005 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake diacs slightly worn

Pass 5 Jul 2011 36,005 miles

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

front brake diacs slightly 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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DA08 TXV is a 2008 Fiat Bravo in Black with a 1,598cc diesel 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 DA08 TXV, 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 DA08 TXV registered?

DA08 TXV is a 2008 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 21 July 2008.

Is DA08 TXV safe to buy?

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