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YC08 TGK

2008 Fiat Bravo

Beige Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2021
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

108,348 mi
Last recorded108,348 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 TGK
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2020 108,348 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Mar 2020 108,331 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Feb 2020 108,318 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 108,067 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2019 92,938 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear Brake Pipes Covered In Grease Unable To Fully Inspect (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Slight Leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 8 Feb 2019 92,938 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear Brake Pipes Covered In Grease Unable To Fully Inspect (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Slight Leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 76,899 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2017 72,476 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3000 miles (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3000 miles (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3000 miles (3.5.1g)

engine cover fitted

tail gate wiper blade deteriorated

under tray fitted

Fail 1 Jul 2017 72,476 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3000 miles (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3000 miles (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3000 miles (3.5.1g)

engine cover fitted

tail gate wiper blade deteriorated

under tray fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2016 59,861 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 57,364 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 48,975 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 40,470 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 40,468 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 33,139 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front brake discs slightly worn

nearside rear tyre has a deep cut but not showing cords

Fail 15 Apr 2013 33,137 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front brake discs slightly worn

nearside rear tyre has a deep cut but not showing cords

Pass 30 Apr 2012 26,617 miles

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)

both front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 30 Apr 2012 26,615 miles

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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)

both front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 26 Apr 2011 20,612 miles

slight play n/s f bottom ball joint

Fail 26 Apr 2011 20,612 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

slight play n/s f bottom ball joint

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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YC08 TGK is a 2008 Fiat Bravo in Beige with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 YC08 TGK, 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 YC08 TGK registered?

YC08 TGK is a 2008 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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