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WV08 VGC

2008 Fiat Bravo

Blue Petrol 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

113,682 mi
Last recorded113,682 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 VGC
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2021 113,682 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer skin (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 113,682 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength beam axle arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer skin (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 111,988 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 111,988 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure rubber snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 109,487 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear parking brake only just met requirements

Pass 7 Aug 2018 104,028 miles

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

Rear rear exhaust box outer casing coming away

Fail 7 Aug 2018 104,027 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear rear exhaust box outer casing coming away

Pass 29 Aug 2017 99,179 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 99,179 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 94,411 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)

Fail 10 Aug 2016 94,411 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205 55 16 (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 89,869 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 89,869 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 50,637 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 42,355 miles

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

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

both front brake discs worn and rusty

Fail 27 Jul 2012 33,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 33,510 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 28,001 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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WV08 VGC is a 2008 Fiat Bravo in Blue with a 1,910cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WV08 VGC, 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 WV08 VGC registered?

WV08 VGC is a 2008 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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