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ST08 LVM

2008 Fiat Bravo

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

129,996 mi
Last recorded129,996 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2022 129,996 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak over heated ()

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner and outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Oct 2022 129,996 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak over heated ()

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner and outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 123,385 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated travel on lever (1.1.6 (d))

rear axle rusting

Fail 30 Sep 2021 123,385 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated travel on lever (1.1.6 (d))

rear axle rusting

Pass 25 Sep 2020 116,141 miles

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

front sub-frame rusty

rear axle rusty

Fail 24 Sep 2020 116,141 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing excessively cracked in inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front sub-frame rusty

rear axle rusty

Pass 23 Apr 2019 104,885 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. and on parking brake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear in tread and starting to go lumpy on inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 104,885 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. and on parking brake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear in tread and starting to go lumpy on inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 96,436 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 88,977 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2017 88,975 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2016 80,690 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2016 80,688 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2015 70,939 miles

rear exhaust mount worn

Pass 28 Apr 2014 61,133 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Apr 2013 47,230 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside rear brake slight bind

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2012 38,936 miles

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

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 28 Apr 2012 38,936 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

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 30 Apr 2011 31,715 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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ST08 LVM is a 2008 Fiat Bravo in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LVM, 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 LVM registered?

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

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