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WM08 XPJ

2008 Fiat Bravo

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

134,649 mi
Last recorded134,649 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM08 XPJ
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2023 134,649 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Fail 1 Dec 2023 134,632 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 126,534 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2021 119,627 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 114,052 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 114,045 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 110,818 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 110,803 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2254517 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2254517 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 104,991 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2018 104,929 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEXIBLE (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 98,215 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 98,201 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 92,985 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 15 Nov 2016 92,985 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 82,549 miles

engine oil checked and topped as engine was rattling at idle due to oil level being below minimum

item's removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 15 Aug 2014 70,052 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 70,041 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 58,528 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 58,528 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 10 Aug 2012 45,100 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 28,627 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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WM08 XPJ is a 2008 Fiat Bravo in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 WM08 XPJ, 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 WM08 XPJ registered?

WM08 XPJ is a 2008 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is WM08 XPJ safe to buy?

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