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WV08 VGR

2008 Fiat Bravo

Silver Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,066 mi
Last recorded100,066 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 VGR
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 100,066 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

long parking brake travel

Fail 26 Jan 2026 100,059 miles

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

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

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

long parking brake travel

Pass 28 Jan 2025 98,439 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 96,787 miles

Front cross member excessively corroded. Not load bearing

Fail 25 Jan 2024 96,781 miles

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

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

Front cross member excessively corroded. Not load bearing

Pass 2 Feb 2023 94,722 miles

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

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

undertray loose and hanging low

Fail 1 Feb 2023 94,720 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))

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

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

undertray loose and hanging low

Pass 25 Jan 2022 92,218 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 90,464 miles

Front exhaust bracket partially missing but secure

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 24 Jan 2020 88,202 miles

rear exhaust mounting split

Pass 2 Feb 2019 80,369 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 70,875 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 70,861 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 61,942 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 57,147 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 56,415 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 inner edges (4.1.E.1)

underbody tray covering several testable components

Pass 30 May 2014 55,277 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 22 May 2013 46,655 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 37,509 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

ex middle security

Pass 22 Jul 2011 27,969 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 VGR is a 2008 Fiat Bravo in Silver with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VGR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WV08 VGR registered?

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

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