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SL08 OCB

2008 Fiat Bravo

Silver Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

71,758 mi
Last recorded71,758 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 OCB
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2019 71,758 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2019 71,758 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 64,423 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 59,087 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 59,086 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 56,219 miles

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

slight bind at o/s/r

Fail 17 Mar 2016 56,219 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

slight bind at o/s/r

Pass 12 Mar 2015 53,975 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 53,975 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 51,317 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Mar 2013 47,593 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 47,593 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2012 42,165 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 42,165 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

FRONT WIPER BLADES SMEARING SCREEN

N/S/F WISHBONE REAR BUSH STARTING TO SPLIT AT EDGE

OUTER COATING STARTING TO SPLIT AWAY FROM REAR EXHAUST BOX

REAR BRAKE PADS ON AROUND 2MM

REAR EXHAUST MOUNTING RUBBER SPLITTING

Pass 9 Mar 2011 31,180 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 9 Mar 2011 31,180 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

front brake discs slightly worn

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 OCB is a 2008 Fiat Bravo in Silver with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 OCB, 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 SL08 OCB registered?

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

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