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SW08 CXU

2008 Fiat Bravo

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

140,670 mi
Last recorded140,670 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW08 CXU
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2020 140,670 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 127,517 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 124,385 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 124,385 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 118,585 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 118,583 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 111,940 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 96,541 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 76,484 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 May 2014 76,484 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 May 2013 60,355 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 38,005 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 28,334 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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SW08 CXU is a 2008 Fiat Bravo in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SW08 CXU, 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 SW08 CXU registered?

SW08 CXU is a 2008 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 6 June 2008.

Is SW08 CXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW08 CXU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SW08 CXU have outstanding finance?

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