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ST08 LVJ

2008 Fiat Bravo

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2022
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

108,195 mi
Last recorded108,195 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST08 LVJ
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2021 108,195 miles

Offside handbrake performance

Fail 23 Nov 2021 108,191 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases to middle joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 104,409 miles

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

Front flexi deteriorated

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

Rear Heatshield insecure

Fail 28 Oct 2020 104,261 miles

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced lower crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Front flexi deteriorated

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

Rear Heatshield insecure

Pass 17 Oct 2019 99,689 miles

Front subframe corroded

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

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

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

Rear heatshield insecure

exhaust front flexi deteriorated

Fail 14 Oct 2019 99,689 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front subframe corroded

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

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

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

Rear heatshield insecure

exhaust front flexi deteriorated

Pass 14 Nov 2018 93,915 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 86,792 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust front flex and flange deteriorated

Fail 26 Mar 2018 86,792 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

exhaust front flex and flange deteriorated

Pass 23 Mar 2017 72,940 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2017 72,825 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2016 56,855 miles

both front inner cv gaiter clips allowing grease to seep out but still prevents the ingress of dirt

child seat fitted to nearside rear preventing full inspection of safety belt

nearside front wiper slightly smearing when using washer fluid

Pass 4 Apr 2015 44,013 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)

Fail 3 Apr 2015 44,012 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 27,496 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 27,496 miles

Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2014 27,376 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 23,600 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012 19,294 miles

back box exhaust slight deteriorated

Fail 6 Apr 2012 19,294 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

back box exhaust slight deteriorated

Pass 7 Apr 2011 14,166 miles

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

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 LVJ is a 2008 Fiat Bravo in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ST08 LVJ, 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 LVJ registered?

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

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