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AR07 LJA

2007 Fiat Bravo

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

115,273 mi
Last recorded115,273 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 2007 Fiat Bravo66,853 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR07 LJA
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Feb 2023 115,273 miles

Emissions unable to be completed no cambelt history and engine running rough (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced box section sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Sound deadening material insecure under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible rear axle beam corroded and collapsed coil spring ready to fall from its mounting (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced box section sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2022 108,647 miles

Excess corrosion in o/s/r outer sill, not within 30cm of structural point

Headlamps frosted and poor beam images

Heavy damage to n/s outer sill

Nearside Front Sidelight output low

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2022 108,647 miles

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

Excess corrosion in o/s/r outer sill, not within 30cm of structural point

Headlamps frosted and poor beam images

Heavy damage to n/s outer sill

Nearside Front Sidelight output low

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 103,506 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 103,506 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 99,480 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Engine mounting bush worn

Pass 18 Mar 2019 95,170 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 92,778 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 86,356 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2017 86,356 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 77,425 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

Rear Exhaust box deteriotated

Undertray fitted

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All of them (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 73,142 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust heavily corroded in parts

Pass 14 Jul 2014 69,877 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust deteriated

Pass 23 Jul 2013 65,288 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 65,288 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 52,809 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished

Rear exhaust rubber hanger perished

Rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2011 40,837 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front brake discs slightly worn/corroded

rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 27 Jul 2011 40,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front brake discs slightly worn/corroded

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 30 Jul 2010 26,372 miles

front brake disc slightly worn

rear brake disc slightly worn

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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AR07 LJA is a 2007 Fiat Bravo in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2007 Fiat Bravo models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 66,853 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 AR07 LJA, 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 19 years old, this Fiat Bravo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AR07 LJA is a 2007 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 31 July 2007.

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