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SL08 XHO

2008 Fiat Bravo

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,244 mi
Last recorded121,244 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 XHO
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2020 121,244 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 May 2018 112,231 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2018 112,231 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 102,049 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust rubber perished

Pass 10 May 2016 93,195 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi snapped and joint is also leaking (7.1.2)

Offside Rear unable to test seatbelt due to car seat being fitted

Fail 4 May 2016 93,037 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi snapped and joint is also leaking (7.1.2)

Offside Rear unable to test seatbelt due to car seat being fitted

Pass 15 May 2015 78,971 miles
Fail 4 May 2015 78,971 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 71,349 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear most exhaust hanger perished/split in 2

Pass 19 Mar 2014 68,604 miles

rear exhaust hanger split but system still secure

Fail 19 Mar 2014 68,604 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

rear exhaust hanger split but system still secure

slight bind o/s/r brake

Pass 20 Mar 2013 58,811 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 47,928 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Mar 2012 47,928 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nail in rear tyre

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)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 36,999 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall cut

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 XHO is a 2008 Fiat Bravo in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XHO, 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 XHO registered?

SL08 XHO is a 2008 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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