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VF57 LNZ

2008 Fiat Bravo

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

122,405 mi
Last recorded122,405 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2017
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF57 LNZ
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2017 122,405 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 122,405 miles

Emissions not tested due to blowing exhaust (7.3.A.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 110,208 miles

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

exhaust rear section rubber mount deteriorated

nearside front tyre has a nail in tread area

Fail 14 Jan 2016 110,208 miles

Headlamp aim too low os and ns (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

exhaust rear section rubber mount deteriorated

nearside front tyre has a nail in tread area

Pass 12 Jan 2015 96,039 miles

rear exhaust mount slightly deteroirated

Pass 14 Jan 2014 81,736 miles

Both rear tyre tread depths 3mm

Pass 22 Jan 2013 68,572 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2013 68,570 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 54,027 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 54,027 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 40,797 miles

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

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

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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VF57 LNZ is a 2008 Fiat Bravo in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 VF57 LNZ, 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 VF57 LNZ registered?

VF57 LNZ is a 2008 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is VF57 LNZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VF57 LNZ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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