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DY08 RWU

2008 Fiat Bravo

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

144,269 mi
Last recorded144,269 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 RWU
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2018 144,269 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Not over 10mm in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 127,808 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 110,358 miles

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

em light on

engine oil leak

Fail 25 Jun 2016 110,340 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

em light on

engine oil leak

Fail 30 May 2015 92,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2015 92,720 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2014 71,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both park brake levers sticking

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

rear reg plate deteriorated

Pass 24 May 2014 71,584 miles

both park brake levers sticking

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

rear reg plate deteriorated

Pass 8 May 2013 50,776 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 50,776 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 50,502 miles

Both rear tyres slightly cracked.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust backbox slightly corroded.

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Feb 2013 50,502 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Both rear tyres slightly cracked.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust backbox slightly corroded.

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Feb 2012 39,813 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 31,285 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2011 31,285 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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DY08 RWU is a 2008 Fiat Bravo in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DY08 RWU, 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 DY08 RWU registered?

DY08 RWU is a 2008 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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