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SM08 MVJ

2008 Fiat Bravo

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

85,011 mi
Last recorded85,011 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2019 85,011 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 85,011 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 78,102 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

oil leak

Pass 13 May 2017 72,613 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 67,596 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 64,232 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

front tyres are wearing thin on the inner edge

Fail 16 Jun 2015 64,232 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

front tyres are wearing thin on the inner edge

Pass 27 May 2014 57,845 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2013 46,895 miles

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)

front flexy exhaust pipe has a minor leak

nearside front tyre is wearing smooth on inner edge

nearside rear tyre is perrished between the tread and on the outter side wall

offside front tyre has a cut on the outter side wall,no cords or ply exposed

offside front tyre is wearing smooth on inner edge

offside raer tyre is perrished between the tread

Pass 26 May 2012 37,767 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 26,305 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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SM08 MVJ is a 2008 Fiat Bravo in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MVJ, 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 MVJ registered?

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

Is SM08 MVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM08 MVJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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