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WR58 XLJ

2008 Fiat Bravo

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

120,140 mi
Last recorded120,140 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR58 XLJ
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2019 120,140 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2019 120,138 miles

Emissions not tested due to water in air filter (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 107,190 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 107,190 miles

Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))

Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 92,957 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2017 92,957 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2016 77,882 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2016 77,879 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 62,051 miles

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

nearside rear tyre 75% worn

rear number plate slightly damaged

Fail 2 Feb 2015 62,051 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside rear brake very slight bind

nearside rear tyre 75% worn

rear number plate slightly damaged

Pass 29 Aug 2013 46,246 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Oct 2012 44,358 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2012 44,358 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 37,711 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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WR58 XLJ is a 2008 Fiat Bravo in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WR58 XLJ, 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 WR58 XLJ registered?

WR58 XLJ is a 2008 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 24 December 2008.

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