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YG08 DVT

2008 Fiat Bravo

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

176,386 mi
Last recorded176,386 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 DVT
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 176,386 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 171,188 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 164,075 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides front (4.1.E.1)

exhaust heat sheild insecure

oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2017 164,075 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides front (4.1.E.1)

exhaust heat sheild insecure

oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2016 154,038 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 154,034 miles

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

Shock absorber detached o/s/f/ coil spring broken (2.7.2b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x2 rear and x2 front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 132,185 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Apr 2015 132,185 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2014 109,218 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 109,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 75,472 miles

n/s/f brake flexi slightly deteriorated-rear brake pads low

Pass 19 Apr 2012 52,308 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 27,287 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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YG08 DVT is a 2008 Fiat Bravo in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YG08 DVT, 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 YG08 DVT registered?

YG08 DVT is a 2008 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 19 May 2008.

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