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OW08 EFE

2008 Fiat Bravo

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2023
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

166,397 mi
Last recorded166,397 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW08 EFE
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2022 166,397 miles

Exhaust mounts at rear worn, silencer is swaying and knocking on floor but secure

OSF foglamp not working

Oil leak

Slight play detected in upper strut top bushes NSF and OSF

Small chip in screen

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR and OSR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF, OSF and OSR tyre edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Aug 2022 166,397 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Reset historic code (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust mounts at rear worn, silencer is swaying and knocking on floor but secure

OSF foglamp not working

Oil leak

Slight play detected in upper strut top bushes NSF and OSF

Small chip in screen

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR and OSR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF, OSF and OSR tyre edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer not working front and rear pipes swapped at time of test as a temp repair, switch does work but difficult to use, now working as intended (3.5 (a))

Fail 1 Aug 2022 166,224 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 135,015 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 134,625 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 106,159 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 99,682 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 4 Jul 2019 99,682 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 98,374 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 9 Jul 2018 98,374 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 10 Jul 2017 95,231 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)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 95,231 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 90,531 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front headlight has moisture on inside

Pass 18 Aug 2015 82,515 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 82,510 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 69,131 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres getting low

cracks in rear tyres

Fail 5 Aug 2014 69,131 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres getting low

cracks in rear tyres

Pass 6 Aug 2013 58,737 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2012 49,074 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 49,074 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 39,014 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

accessory holder attached to windscreen causing an obstruction to the driver's view of the road

Fail 4 Jul 2011 39,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

accessory holder attached to windscreen causing an obstruction to the driver's view of the road

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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OW08 EFE is a 2008 Fiat Bravo in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 OW08 EFE, 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 OW08 EFE registered?

OW08 EFE is a 2008 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 7 August 2008.

Is OW08 EFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW08 EFE shows 22 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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