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YX08 XLC

2008 Fiat Bravo

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

78,269 mi
Last recorded78,269 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX08 XLC
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2021 78,269 miles

Nearside Front rack arm slit play

Offside Front rack arm slit play

exhurst rear box coroded

Fail 1 Apr 2021 78,269 miles

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

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

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front rack arm slit play

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front rack arm slit play

exhurst rear box coroded

Pass 10 Mar 2020 72,869 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Mar 2020 72,868 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Mar 2019 70,414 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Mar 2018 66,369 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Mar 2017 63,996 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Nearside Front Tyre wall has a slight cut , but NO CORDS EXPOSED

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

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2017 63,996 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre wall has a slight cut , but NO CORDS EXPOSED

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 60,124 miles

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

slight play in o/s n/s tie rod inner ends

Pass 26 Mar 2015 56,778 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing on outside

Pass 28 Mar 2014 53,797 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inside

n/s/r tyre wearing on outside

o/s/r tyre outside wall slight kerb damage

Fail 28 Mar 2014 53,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inside

n/s/r tyre wearing on outside

o/s/r tyre outside wall slight kerb damage

Pass 2 Apr 2013 50,164 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2013 50,161 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside rear tyre getting low on tread (3mm)

offside front tyre getting low on tread (3mm)

offside rear tyre getting low on tread (3mm)

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 2 Apr 2012 44,971 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 35,928 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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YX08 XLC is a 2008 Fiat Bravo in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YX08 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 YX08 XLC registered?

YX08 XLC is a 2008 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is YX08 XLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX08 XLC shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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