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DV08 OVA

2008 Fiat Bravo

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

154,522 mi
Last recorded154,522 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 OVA
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 154,522 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2020 154,436 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 145,357 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 140,101 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 127,163 miles

nearside of windscreen has slight crack but not affecting drivers field of vision

Pass 2 Nov 2016 119,649 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Oil leak ()

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

damage to nearside of windscreen but not affecting drivers field of vision

nearside front tyre wearing unevenly

rear undertrays not secure

Fail 1 Nov 2016 119,649 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure damaged outer cable fouling on tyre (3.5.1d)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Oil leak ()

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

damage to nearside of windscreen but not affecting drivers field of vision

nearside front tyre wearing unevenly

rear undertrays not secure

Pass 25 Nov 2015 106,758 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Nov 2015 106,758 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 3 Dec 2014 94,198 miles

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

exhaust back box is in poor condition

o/s front tyre is very worn on inner edge

rear exhaust clamp is broken

vehicle has a crack in windscreen not affecting drivers view.

Pass 27 Nov 2013 77,506 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust silencer slightly corroded but leaking no gases

Pass 10 Dec 2012 61,460 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 55,159 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 41,820 miles

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

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

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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DV08 OVA is a 2008 Fiat Bravo in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DV08 OVA, 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 DV08 OVA registered?

DV08 OVA is a 2008 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is DV08 OVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV08 OVA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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