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WV08 VJL

2008 Fiat Bravo

Silver Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

55,137 mi
Last recorded55,137 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2020 55,137 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2019 52,022 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2018 49,233 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Jan 2017 46,052 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

exhaust backbox corroded

rear exhaust rubber perished

Fail 11 Jan 2017 46,052 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

rear exhaust rubber perished

Pass 11 Jan 2016 43,640 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 37,052 miles

Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet handle broken

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2015 37,052 miles

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bonnet handle broken

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

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

rear wiper split

Pass 2 May 2014 35,988 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 34,855 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 34,855 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 22,182 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 16,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 16,059 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 VJL is a 2008 Fiat Bravo in Silver with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 VJL, 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 VJL registered?

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

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The MOT history for WV08 VJL shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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