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WM08 XUG

2008 Fiat Bravo

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

169,308 mi
Last recorded169,308 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2018 169,308 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

corrosion in underbody /brake pipes etc

exhaust deterioated

suspect some wear in front suspension or engine mountings[thumping under load] requires further investigation

Pass 26 Oct 2017 165,212 miles

n/s rear lamp damaged

rust in exhaust/brake pipes/underbody etc

slight exhaust blow. suspect intermittent air bag light fault. wear in engine/gearbox mountings

some wear in front suspension bushes

Fail 20 Oct 2017 165,179 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s rear lamp damaged

rust in exhaust/brake pipes/underbody etc

Pass 3 Nov 2016 157,773 miles

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

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

oil leak from gear box

Fail 18 Oct 2016 157,768 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

oil leak from gear box

Pass 16 Sep 2015 136,765 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2015 136,765 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2014 111,970 miles

bonnet release cable broken but can still be operated

exhaust rear box corroding

rear brake pads starting to wear low

Fail 26 Sep 2014 111,968 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

bonnet release cable broken but can still be operated

exhaust rear box corroding

rear brake pads starting to wear low

Pass 21 Aug 2013 80,164 miles

exhaust rear box starting to corrode

slight uneven tread on n/s/r tyre

Pass 20 Sep 2012 59,306 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 34,801 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 34,801 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 XUG is a 2008 Fiat Bravo in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 XUG, 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 XUG registered?

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

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