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AF08 CBJ

2008 Fiat Bravo

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

98,699 mi
Last recorded98,699 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 CBJ
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 98,699 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread An rear (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2019 98,698 miles

Nearside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread An rear (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside front wing damaged

Pass 18 Apr 2018 91,246 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases foam around exhaust (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 May 2017 85,132 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2017 85,132 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 77,191 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 22 Apr 2016 77,191 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on both sides (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 69,459 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 69,459 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 57,038 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2013 45,733 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 25,552 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 25,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 21,711 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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AF08 CBJ is a 2008 Fiat Bravo in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AF08 CBJ, 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 AF08 CBJ registered?

AF08 CBJ is a 2008 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 18 July 2008.

Is AF08 CBJ safe to buy?

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