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SD08 VJY

2008 Fiat Bravo

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

111,780 mi
Last recorded111,780 miles
Recorded on23 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD08 VJY
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 May 2021 111,780 miles

Central Rear gear box mount slightly worn boshes

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

Fail 21 May 2021 111,780 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear gear box mount slightly worn boshes

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 108,962 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 108,586 miles

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

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

slight blow from exhaust front flex

Fail 22 Oct 2018 107,576 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

slight blow from exhaust front flex

Pass 24 Nov 2017 94,202 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2017 94,202 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 78,926 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2016 78,925 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 68,821 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 68,631 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 55,532 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 55,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 45,204 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 36,672 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 31,557 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust (back box) slightly detoriated

Pass 6 Apr 2011 23,671 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 23,671 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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SD08 VJY 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 61.1%.

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 SD08 VJY, 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 SD08 VJY registered?

SD08 VJY is a 2008 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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