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LC08 CXL

2008 Fiat Bravo

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

45,820 mi
Last recorded45,820 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 CXL
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 45,820 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 8mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Apr 2026 45,820 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 8mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 43,530 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2025 43,530 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 4mm ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 40,894 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front tyre seriously worn both edges needs replacing and steeering geo check

Pass 6 Apr 2023 38,631 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated starting to split open (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 36,442 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both NSF and OSF ()

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 34,593 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 32,340 miles

Offside Front Inner Cv boot slightly loose.

Pass 20 Mar 2019 29,064 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both o/s & n/s STRONG ADVIE (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 26,255 miles

Rear exhaust back box corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2017 23,917 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 21,894 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 19,944 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 18,164 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 14,758 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 21 Mar 2012 12,732 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 10,036 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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LC08 CXL is a 2008 Fiat Bravo in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LC08 CXL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LC08 CXL registered?

LC08 CXL is a 2008 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 9 April 2008.

Is LC08 CXL safe to buy?

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