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SM08 MRV

2008 Fiat Bravo

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

128,238 mi
Last recorded128,238 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2020
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 MRV
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2020 128,238 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2019 125,296 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2019 125,296 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 117,042 miles

Coolant leak over heating ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

Fail 20 Mar 2018 117,042 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Coolant leak over heating ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 113,460 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 109,647 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel track rod (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel track rod (2.2.A.1b)

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

chassis corroded nearside and offside front and rear

rear axle beam corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2016 109,647 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel track rod (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel track rod (2.2.A.1b)

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

chassis corroded nearside and offside front and rear

rear axle beam corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2015 97,619 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 97,619 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush wishbone arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush wishbone arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 86,531 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 83,293 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Jun 2014 83,293 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 67,311 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear wiper blade torn

Fail 3 Jun 2013 67,311 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 5 Jun 2012 52,800 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 38,263 miles

n/s wiperblade split

offside wiper blade split

Fail 24 May 2011 38,262 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

n/s wiperblade split

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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SM08 MRV is a 2008 Fiat Bravo in Blue 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 SM08 MRV, 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 SM08 MRV registered?

SM08 MRV is a 2008 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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