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DU08 FVL

2008 Fiat Bravo

Beige Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

116,867 mi
Last recorded116,867 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 FVL
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2023 116,867 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot slight leak

parking brake travel high

rear axle slight corrosion

Fail 14 Jan 2023 116,864 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure rear box mounting (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear axle slight corrosion

Pass 18 Jan 2022 108,342 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 108,328 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 101,355 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 96,812 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 96,798 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 89,537 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 85,739 miles

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

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

rear silencer exhaust has corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2017 74,836 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 74,836 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 67,710 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 58,749 miles

brake check

coolant level low

offside rear wheel binding slightly and pads worn more than other side

Pass 21 Mar 2014 46,890 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

both rear tyres perished and split all around outer tread pattern

Pass 12 Mar 2013 32,986 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Mar 2012 20,373 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 16,308 miles

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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DU08 FVL is a 2008 Fiat Bravo in Beige with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DU08 FVL, 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 DU08 FVL registered?

DU08 FVL is a 2008 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is DU08 FVL safe to buy?

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