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ST08 LYX

2008 Fiat Bravo

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

111,724 mi
Last recorded111,724 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST08 LYX
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2023 111,724 miles

Engine has a oil leak

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 26 Jul 2023 111,724 miles

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

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

Engine has a oil leak

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2022 106,577 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 99,484 miles

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

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

axle beam corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2021 99,481 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

axle beam corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2020 93,646 miles

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

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

Rear o/s hand brake cable fouling exhaust

Fail 12 Aug 2020 93,643 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear o/s hand brake cable fouling exhaust

Pass 15 Dec 2018 90,142 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Dec 2017 84,131 miles

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

Nearside Front inner track rod n/s has slight play in it

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

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

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

rear n/s seat belt unable to check child seat fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2016 77,630 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

engine oil leak

Fail 1 Oct 2016 77,611 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2015 73,140 miles

Front wipers clashing

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

oil leak

steering rack has play

Fail 1 Oct 2015 73,131 miles

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

Stop lamp not working central brake light (1.2.1b)

Front wipers clashing

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

oil leak

steering rack has play

Pass 3 Oct 2014 65,607 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 56,399 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Apr 2012 52,606 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 45,891 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 LYX is a 2008 Fiat Bravo in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 ST08 LYX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ST08 LYX registered?

ST08 LYX is a 2008 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 19 May 2008.

Is ST08 LYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST08 LYX shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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