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EJ57 XLC

2008 Fiat Bravo

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,313 mi
Last recorded75,313 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ57 XLC
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2021 75,313 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure lower mount, part of rear beam axle missing / corroded around base of spring (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 70,258 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2020 70,160 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 60,831 miles

Exhaust tail box corroded and rear mounting worn

Handbrake effort low

Pass 13 Mar 2018 57,829 miles

E M lamp on

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2018 57,829 miles

E M lamp on

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2017 49,686 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls , due to age (10 yrs old)

corrosion starting in rear silencer

Pass 11 Mar 2016 46,890 miles

corrosion in rear silencer

engine management lamp on

rear tyres starting to perish , due to age.

Pass 24 Feb 2015 45,985 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 45,985 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 41,278 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 34,355 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs pitted/corroded on inner surfaces

Pass 14 Mar 2012 30,507 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 27,982 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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EJ57 XLC is a 2008 Fiat Bravo in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EJ57 XLC, 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 EJ57 XLC registered?

EJ57 XLC is a 2008 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 29 February 2008.

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