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SM08 XLP

2008 Fiat Bravo

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

87,651 mi
Last recorded87,651 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 87,651 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Oct 2020 87,561 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 77,915 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 69,749 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 63,834 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2016 57,999 miles

Brake discs slightly worn and pitted, pads low

Rear tyres cracking slightly

Slight damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

Fail 9 Apr 2016 57,999 miles

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

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

Brake discs slightly worn and pitted, pads low

Rear tyres cracking slightly

Slight damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 9 Apr 2015 50,734 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 17 Apr 2014 43,080 miles

rusty exhaust

Pass 19 Apr 2013 37,920 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 37,920 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 32,367 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2011 26,432 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 XLP is a 2008 Fiat Bravo in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XLP, 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 XLP registered?

SM08 XLP is a 2008 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is SM08 XLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM08 XLP shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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