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YR08 AVD

2008 Fiat Bravo

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

114,227 mi
Last recorded114,227 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 AVD
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 114,227 miles

Both rear inner sills, under body, subframe corroded but not excessive

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2025 110,401 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security offside rear inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rears (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

handbrake lever high but enough reserve travel

nearside rear under vehicle corroded (not load bearing) not affecting suspension or brakes

Gearbox mounting defective slipping in and out of bush ()

Fail 5 Apr 2025 110,401 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security offside rear inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rears (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

handbrake lever high but enough reserve travel

nearside rear under vehicle corroded (not load bearing) not affecting suspension or brakes

Gearbox mounting defective slipping in and out of bush ()

Pass 23 Mar 2024 106,052 miles

Front suspension low

Pass 16 Mar 2023 100,341 miles

Front Sub frame mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 93,725 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 85,728 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2020 78,904 miles

Coolant leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 69,738 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Mar 2019 69,737 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 60,867 miles

Oil leak Rear of engine ()

Fail 8 Mar 2018 60,867 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 42% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak Rear of engine ()

Pass 11 Mar 2017 46,357 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 30,446 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 21,607 miles

Exhaust tail pipe corroded.

Pass 25 Feb 2014 14,905 miles

Exhaust tail pipe deteriorated

Pass 11 Mar 2013 10,376 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 7,837 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 7,472 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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YR08 AVD is a 2008 Fiat Bravo in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YR08 AVD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YR08 AVD registered?

YR08 AVD is a 2008 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 13 March 2008.

Is YR08 AVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR08 AVD shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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