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ST08 FRN

2008 Fiat Bravo

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

83,409 mi
Last recorded83,409 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST08 FRN
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 83,409 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 78,166 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front cross member corroded

under covers fitted / sill covers fitted

Fail 6 Jan 2025 78,165 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front cross member corroded

under covers fitted / sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2023 72,104 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 72,101 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 70,395 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 70,393 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 67,871 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

underside generally corroded throughout

vehicle heavily loaded rear belts not checked

Pass 24 Nov 2020 64,852 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general under body corrosion

Pass 14 Nov 2019 61,729 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges worn.... (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 61,729 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure rubber mount broken.... (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure silencer clamp broken at joint.... (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nearside inner low pad.... (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges worn.... (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 57,478 miles

Rear exhaust rearmost rubber mount Very deteriorated....

Rear exhaust silencer metal clamp Very corroded, almost broken....

Pass 28 Nov 2017 54,422 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear suspect brake fluid leak?? calliper area

Offside Rear tyre 3mm....

Fail 27 Nov 2017 54,418 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner very perished and splitting....225/45/17.... (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread distortion.... (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm at distorted areas.... (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber mount broken.... (7.1.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner worn (SAME TYRE AS MOT.) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre 3mm....

Offside Rear suspect brake fluid leak?? calliper area

Pass 30 Nov 2016 48,258 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 48,254 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 35,246 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 34,317 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 29,372 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 26,218 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 19,745 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2012 19,742 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 13,576 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)

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

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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ST08 FRN is a 2008 Fiat Bravo in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 ST08 FRN, 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 ST08 FRN registered?

ST08 FRN is a 2008 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is ST08 FRN safe to buy?

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