2008 Fiat Bravo 1.6L Diesel · AX08 DTU

The vehicle currently presents a stable roadworthiness status based on its last recorded pass in April 2022 at 195,990 miles. This test yielded no defects or advisories, indicating that the car was maintained to a passing standard at that point in time. However, the record is now over four years out of date relative to the June 2026 date, making a fresh inspection mandatory to determine if the mechanical condition or structural integrity has deteriorated since the last official assessment. The mileage pattern remains consistent with an eighteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 11,000 miles per annum. There is a significant three-year data gap between July 2018 and April 2021, during which the car covered only 5,751 miles. Following this period, the usage increased sharply, with nearly 7,000 miles covered in the year between April 2021 and 2022. This shift suggests a transition from periods of inactivity to more frequent modern driving, which often places stress on rubber-based components like suspension bushes, engine mounts, and drivetrain seals. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity of the chassis and subframe, as high-mileage vehicles of this era are prone to corrosion. The failures recorded in 2018 and early 2021 suggest the vehicle has previously struggled with issues that required rectification. Given the high mileage, a close look at the brake calipers for binding, worn coil springs, and signs of oil leaks is essential. The lack of advisories in the 2022 test is positive, but the elapsed time since that record means the current state of consumables and fluid systems remains unverified.