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SL08 NUE

2008 Fiat Bravo

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

95,268 mi
Last recorded95,268 miles
Recorded on22 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 NUE
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 May 2024 95,268 miles

Nearside outer sill covered with under seal

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

rear axle corroded

rear axle corroded

Fail 21 May 2024 95,263 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

rear axle corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2023 78,627 miles

Rear exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 5 Apr 2022 75,750 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 75,750 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged pb cable fouling pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2021 69,948 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 69,948 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 63,703 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Fail 8 Feb 2020 63,703 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 58,895 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge and also perishing on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

bonnet prop missing

Fail 20 Feb 2019 58,895 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge and also perishing on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

bonnet prop missing

Pass 20 Apr 2018 55,183 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

bonnet stay missing

corrosion build up on inner face of both front brake discs

play in offside and nearside steering rack arms

rear wiper blade torn

Fail 20 Apr 2018 55,183 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

bonnet stay missing

corrosion build up on inner face of both front brake discs

play in offside and nearside steering rack arms

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 6 Apr 2017 50,792 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 50,776 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexible joint (7.1.2)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2016 46,269 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 46,265 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 41,809 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 5 Mar 2014 37,807 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 32,840 miles

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

n/s/f + o/s/r brakes binding

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2012 26,837 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 26,837 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 21,769 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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SL08 NUE is a 2008 Fiat Bravo in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 SL08 NUE, 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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SL08 NUE is a 2008 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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