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Y4 ABU

2008 Fiat Bravo

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,067 mi
Last recorded106,067 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY4 ABU
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 106,067 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 100,092 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 May 2018 100,090 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 94,927 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 86,055 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2016 86,055 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 80,499 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2015 80,494 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 56,031 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 56,031 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 44,112 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 35,311 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded.

Near side rear tyre @ 2mm tread remaining.

Off side rear tyre @3mm tread remaining.

both front tyres @2mm tread remaining.

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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Y4 ABU is a 2008 Fiat Bravo in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y4 ABU, 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 Y4 ABU registered?

Y4 ABU is a 2008 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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