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WG08 XBL

2008 Fiat Bravo

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

115,522 mi
Last recorded115,522 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG08 XBL
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2023 115,522 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

undertray fitted

Fail 7 Dec 2023 115,522 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

undertray fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2022 108,420 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 103,032 miles

all discs lipped

both rearmost bushes very weak

front pads on limit

no plate light inop

nsr tyres worn on edge

rear pads on limit

rear suspension very rusty

Pass 9 Feb 2021 101,332 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Slight damage to tyre outer wall

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

Vehicle underside and suspension components corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2021 101,332 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Slight damage to tyre outer wall

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

Vehicle underside and suspension components corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2019 95,474 miles

exhaust very rusty

front pads on limit

ns no plate light inop

Fail 27 Jul 2019 95,474 miles

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

exhaust very rusty

front pads on limit

ns no plate light inop

Pass 28 Jul 2018 91,758 miles

front pads getting low

exhaust rusty

Pass 22 Jul 2017 88,228 miles

exhaust very rusty

temp repair nsf wheel bolt

Fail 22 Jul 2017 88,228 miles

temp repair nsf wheel bolt

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

exhaust very rusty

Pass 26 Jul 2016 77,643 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 77,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 67,050 miles

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

rear box badly corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2014 56,478 miles

exhaust very rusty

Pass 30 Jul 2013 45,332 miles

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

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

front discs poor

Pass 6 Jul 2012 33,386 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

rear exhaust mounting perished

wiper blades worn/split

Pass 30 Jun 2011 27,907 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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WG08 XBL is a 2008 Fiat Bravo in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WG08 XBL, 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 WG08 XBL registered?

WG08 XBL is a 2008 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 14 July 2008.

Is WG08 XBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG08 XBL shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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