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BA282RA

2008 Fiat Bravo

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,864 mi
Last recorded151,864 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA282RA
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 151,864 miles

Engine MIL illuminated indicating fault

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside front tyres worn close to limit on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer outer casing deteriorated

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror glass cracked ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished/cracking, recommend replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Feb 2026 151,608 miles

Central Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement engine/gearbox mount bush bonding excessively worn/deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken lower coil broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken lower coil broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Engine MIL illuminated indicating fault

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside front tyres worn close to limit on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer outer casing deteriorated

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror glass cracked ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished/cracking, recommend replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 142,498 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside front brake disc inner surfaces deteriorated (surface corrosion) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside & offside front inner brake pads worn close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer outer casing deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre slightly out of shape & perished/cracking, recommend replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive significant oil leak but not exceeding test limits (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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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BA282RA is a 2008 Fiat Bravo in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BA282RA, 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 BA282RA registered?

BA282RA is a 2008 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 18 September 2008.

Is BA282RA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BA282RA shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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