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SO08 CYU

2008 Fiat Bravo

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,123 mi
Last recorded103,123 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO08 CYU
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2017 103,123 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located at top strut mount (2.4.C.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

coolant low

slight bind at o/s/f

slight bind at o/s/r

Pass 23 Jul 2016 95,442 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 95,438 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 84,361 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Slight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 15 Jul 2014 76,225 miles

Oil leak

heatsheilds insecure

n/s/f tyre cut on sidewall

Pass 18 Jul 2013 68,593 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 68,592 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 60,145 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear exhaust deteriorated

rear tyres cracks in tread

Pass 22 Jul 2011 48,657 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise o/s/f and n/s/f brake diskes

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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SO08 CYU is a 2008 Fiat Bravo in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 SO08 CYU, 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 SO08 CYU registered?

SO08 CYU is a 2008 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is SO08 CYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO08 CYU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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