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SV08 TLU

2008 Fiat Bravo

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

133,038 mi
Last recorded133,038 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV08 TLU
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2021 133,038 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Mar 2021 133,035 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel hand brake (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested ex smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement brake caliper (1.1.15 (e))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure rearmost exhaust hanger detached (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 129,173 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel tank damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Fluid leak, but not excessive cv joint grease escaping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 129,172 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel tank damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Fluid leak, but not excessive cv joint grease escaping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 125,570 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides feathering on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 2 Jul 2018 125,568 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides feathering on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 119,305 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 113,390 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 102,292 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 87,423 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 80,450 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 66,957 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 66,955 miles

Nearside Front Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 51,575 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 38,105 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 38,103 miles

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

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

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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SV08 TLU is a 2008 Fiat Bravo in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SV08 TLU, 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 SV08 TLU registered?

SV08 TLU is a 2008 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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