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WV08 VJU

2008 Fiat Bravo

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

158,132 mi
Last recorded158,132 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 VJU
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2021 158,132 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 158,132 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 93,886 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under body has general corrosion

Pass 6 Mar 2019 139,102 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 76,223 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner rackend (2.2.B.1f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 76,223 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner rackend (2.2.B.1f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 63,641 miles

Auxiliary belt perishing

Both rear tyres perishing and wearing on inner edges

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)

Full exhaust system in poor condition

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Mar 2017 63,621 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Auxiliary belt perishing

Both rear tyres perishing and wearing on inner edges

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)

Full exhaust system in poor condition

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2016 54,561 miles

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Apr 2016 54,561 miles

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

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2015 49,284 miles

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 28 Apr 2015 49,284 miles

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

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 24 Apr 2014 42,623 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 42,623 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 36,757 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2012 32,156 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 25,777 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 VJU is a 2008 Fiat Bravo in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VJU, 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 VJU registered?

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

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