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WL08 GDV

2008 Fiat Bravo

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

121,477 mi
Last recorded121,477 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL08 GDV
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2021 121,477 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 117,977 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both - lipped and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

some underside corrosion

Fail 20 Jul 2020 117,975 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge and blistered and out of shape - 205/55/r16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge - 205/55/r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both - lipped and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

some underside corrosion

Pass 15 Jul 2019 113,744 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

underside corrosion

Pass 20 Jul 2018 109,404 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Jul 2017 101,706 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 94,974 miles

front brake discs corroded

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 18 May 2015 86,955 miles

both front shock absorber bellows deteriorated

Pass 20 Jun 2014 75,108 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 59,888 miles

Rear exhaust clamp correded

Rear exhaust mount perished

Pass 27 Jun 2012 45,089 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2012 45,089 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2011 36,165 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2011 36,165 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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WL08 GDV is a 2008 Fiat Bravo in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 WL08 GDV, 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 WL08 GDV registered?

WL08 GDV is a 2008 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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