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VN08 VYB

2008 Fiat Bravo

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,442 mi
Last recorded119,442 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN08 VYB
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2019 119,442 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 119,442 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 96,773 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2018 96,773 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn from inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2017 93,928 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 89,938 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 85,100 miles

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)

nearside front tyre worn heavily on inner edge

offside front tyre worn heavily on inner edge

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded away

Fail 17 Mar 2015 85,099 miles

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

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre worn heavily on inner edge

offside front tyre worn heavily on inner edge

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded away

Pass 21 Mar 2014 74,190 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 63,827 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 57,172 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 44,014 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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VN08 VYB is a 2008 Fiat Bravo in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VN08 VYB, 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 VN08 VYB registered?

VN08 VYB is a 2008 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 11 July 2008.

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The MOT history for VN08 VYB shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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