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SL08 OCM

2008 Fiat Bravo

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2020
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

50,651 mi
Last recorded50,651 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2019
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2019 50,651 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside and offside . ()

Fail 6 Dec 2019 50,595 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated 225x45x17 (5.2.3 (l))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside and offside . ()

Pass 5 Dec 2018 41,562 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 41,562 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

light misting of oil at both front shock absorbers

nearside rear park plake cable slightly sticky

oil sweat at engine / gearbox area

Pass 27 Apr 2018 40,205 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear parking brake cable is hard to apply and may require repair

Oil leak area of engine & gearbox ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 40,144 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at flexi joint (7.1.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear parking brake cable is hard to apply and may require repair

Oil leak area of engine & gearbox ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 May 2017 36,786 miles

Nearside Front Inner drive shaft seal has a light oil leak

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear exhaust hanger rubber deteriorated but system still secure

Fail 2 May 2017 36,786 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Inner drive shaft seal has a light oil leak

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear exhaust hanger rubber deteriorated but system still secure

Pass 12 Apr 2016 33,390 miles

Nearside Rear park brake only just met requirements

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres slightly cracked between tread

rear silencer slightly corroded

slight oil leak at gearbox

Fail 7 Apr 2016 33,375 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear park brake only just met requirements

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres slightly cracked between tread

rear silencer slightly corroded

slight oil leak at gearbox

Pass 15 Apr 2015 27,145 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

nearside front tyre sidewall slightly damaged

rear exhaust silencer outer skin slightly deteriorated

Fail 11 Apr 2015 27,134 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

nearside front tyre sidewall slightly damaged

rear exhaust silencer outer skin slightly deteriorated

Fail 26 Mar 2014 23,613 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre is cracked but no cords or ply exposed yet

rear silencer hanger rubber slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Mar 2014 23,613 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

nearside rear tyre is cracked but no cords or ply exposed yet

rear silencer hanger rubber slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Apr 2013 20,812 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre slightly cracked

Pass 29 Mar 2012 17,740 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

coolant level low

Pass 15 Mar 2011 14,158 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2011 14,158 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.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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SL08 OCM 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 55.6%.

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

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