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YG08 XLT

2008 Fiat Bravo

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

127,588 mi
Last recorded127,588 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 XLT
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Jan 2024 127,588 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases After flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill end/arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 114,231 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 114,230 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 103,012 miles

headlamp lenses deteriorating

play inner rack ball joints

Fail 10 Jan 2022 103,012 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

headlamp lenses deteriorating

play inner rack ball joints

Pass 6 Jan 2021 90,467 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 90,466 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 90,431 miles

NSF tyre wearing on outside

OSF tyre wearing on inside

Fail 25 Sep 2019 90,429 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

NSF tyre wearing on outside

OSF tyre wearing on inside

Pass 29 Jan 2019 80,909 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 80,825 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 72,468 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 72,452 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front joint area deteriorated (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 63,074 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 56,831 miles

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

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

Oil leaks

Pass 11 Mar 2015 51,381 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 17 Mar 2014 44,665 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated and slightly leaking

Fail 17 Mar 2014 44,665 miles

Lower Steering column shaft retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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

Exhaust system deteriorated and slightly leaking

Pass 13 Mar 2013 36,949 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 27,746 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/F Tyre AT 3mm tread

O/S/F Tyre AT 3mm tread

Pass 17 Mar 2011 18,024 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 XLT is a 2008 Fiat Bravo in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 XLT, 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 XLT registered?

YG08 XLT is a 2008 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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