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YT08 XLC

2008 Fiat Bravo

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

184,943 mi
Last recorded184,943 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT08 XLC
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 184,943 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 179,019 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2022 178,791 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 163,722 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 152,601 miles

Front & rear subframes rusty

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides slight cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 147,240 miles

Front sub frame rusty

Offside Handbrake slight binding

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

Rear axle rusty

Pass 3 Feb 2018 89,088 miles

grease on steering rack

Fail 2 Feb 2018 89,088 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

grease on steering rack

Pass 7 Feb 2017 139,995 miles

front tyres worn excessively on inner edges

grease on steering rack

leak @ centre joint

nsf tyre 2mm

osf brake flexi slightly twisted

rear exhaust clamp missing..exhaust secure @ time of test

rear silencer corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2017 139,918 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

front tyres worn excessively on inner edges

grease on steering rack

leak @ centre joint

nsf tyre 2mm

osf brake flexi slightly twisted

osr foot/handbrake weak

rear exhaust clamp missing..exhaust secure @ time of test

rear silencer corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2016 81,830 miles

Child seat fitted

Exhaust back box deteriorated

Fail 21 Jan 2015 72,629 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust back box badly corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2015 72,629 miles

exhaust back box badly corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2014 61,089 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 60,850 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 60,850 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 54,680 miles

advise check on rear pads

exhaust corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2012 54,680 miles

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

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

advise check on rear pads

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2011 49,540 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 40,718 miles

both front rims slightly distorted

both front tyres worn close to legal limit on outer edges

rear silencer heavily corroded

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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YT08 XLC is a 2008 Fiat Bravo in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YT08 XLC, 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 YT08 XLC registered?

YT08 XLC is a 2008 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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