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SY08 MLV

2008 Fiat Bravo

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,693 mi
Last recorded92,693 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY08 MLV
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2019 92,693 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Jul 2018 87,906 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 87,855 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 82,538 miles

Rear Exhaust clamp missing and exhaust insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 82,534 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust rubber split

Offside Rear Tyre has been run flat and is very worn on sidewall

Pass 12 Aug 2016 77,121 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 75,326 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2016 75,326 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 65,845 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 65,845 miles

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

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 60,447 miles

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2013 54,861 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 44,506 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 33,495 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 33,495 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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SY08 MLV is a 2008 Fiat Bravo in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SY08 MLV, 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 SY08 MLV registered?

SY08 MLV is a 2008 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is SY08 MLV safe to buy?

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