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SW55 DAN

2008 Fiat Bravo

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

103,840 mi
Last recorded103,840 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW55 DAN
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020 103,840 miles

centre heat shield damaged and insecure

Fail 14 Oct 2020 103,840 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure mounting snapped and inlet pipe bent (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust tail pipe crushed

centre heat shield damaged and insecure

Pass 15 May 2019 99,322 miles
Fail 11 May 2019 99,271 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2018 96,604 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 96,037 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 17 May 2017 91,297 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 May 2017 91,295 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 May 2016 84,288 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 76,831 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 67,018 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 53,161 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 41,440 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 41,440 miles

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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SW55 DAN is a 2008 Fiat Bravo in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SW55 DAN, 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 SW55 DAN registered?

SW55 DAN is a 2008 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 26 June 2008.

Is SW55 DAN safe to buy?

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