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WV08 VGJ

2008 Fiat Bravo

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

96,800 mi
Last recorded96,800 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 VGJ
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2023 96,800 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive both driveshaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2023 96,779 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm (rear facing) rubber bush worn/split/broken (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lamp outer lens broken (sharp edges) (dangerous) (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Body component likely to become detached under tray damage /broken+insecure /hanging down (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened brake discs badly scored/worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs badly scored/worn /pitted (strong advice) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front and rear sub-frame badly rusted/corroded

Front reg plate damage /cracked

Nearside Front inner cv gaiter has a slight grease leak (suspect pin hole)

Nearside door mirror glass cracked

Offside Rear and nearside rear hand brake cables outer sleeving deteriorated /split

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear coil springs corroded

body work damage all around

exhaust system corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2022 85,155 miles

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

Front and rear sub-frame badly rusted/corroded

Front reg plate damage/cracked

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm (raer face) rubber bush deteriorting/perished (strong advice) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads worn low from the inner side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside door mirror glass cracked

Offside Rear and nearside rear hand brake cables outer sleeving deteriorted/split

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear coil springs rusted/corroded

body work damage to offside and nearside

exhaust system corroded

under tray damage

Fail 9 Jul 2022 85,155 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi down pipe flange joint broken+hanging down + blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play track rod end ball joint worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm (rear facing) rubber bush deteriorated/split/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front and rear sub-frame badly rusted/corroded

Front reg plate damage/cracked

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm (raer face) rubber bush deteriorting/perished (strong advice) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads worn low from the inner side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside door mirror glass cracked

Offside Rear and nearside rear hand brake cables outer sleeving deteriorted/split

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear coil springs rusted/corroded

body work damage to offside and nearside

exhaust system corroded

under tray damage

Pass 9 Jul 2021 73,454 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 69,996 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 69,996 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 62,032 miles

Nearside Projected beam image poor

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 54,785 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 54,780 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer deteriorated and blowing. (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust silencer rubber mount deteriorated.

Pass 13 Mar 2017 50,455 miles

Exhaust rear silencer deteriorating.

OSF flexi brake hose appears slightly twisted. Not fouling.

Pass 25 Mar 2016 46,000 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished between tread.

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorating.

Pass 20 Mar 2015 41,602 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 37,277 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 32,817 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 28,304 miles

nsf tyre has a cut in the side wall 2055516v

Fail 22 Mar 2012 28,304 miles

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

nsf tyre has a cut in the side wall 2055516v

Pass 25 Mar 2011 23,648 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 23,648 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 VGJ is a 2008 Fiat Bravo in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VGJ, 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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WV08 VGJ is a 2008 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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