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BG58 LWJ

2008 Fiat Bravo

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

152,512 mi
Last recorded152,512 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG58 LWJ
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 152,512 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2024 152,512 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 150,868 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 May 2023 150,868 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2022 144,687 miles

knock from front off car but all ok

Pass 9 Jun 2021 141,184 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front washers inter meting working

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge change asap (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front washers inter meting working

Rear exhaust pipe and bracket corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2020 126,620 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer casing (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Jul 2020 126,612 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust system insecure rubber mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground wire into underside of foot well (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer casing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 116,131 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 116,131 miles

Lower Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement engine / gearbox mount)(stabilizer (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed under - rubber showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated punture (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 101,114 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 101,114 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 88,530 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view Cracked (8.1.2a)

Rear silencer deteriorated

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

Fail 15 Sep 2017 88,530 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view Cracked (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear silencer deteriorated

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 74,258 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 65,916 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 55,331 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 12 Sep 2014 55,331 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 42,989 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F tyre tread worn close to legal limit on inner shoulder

Fail 8 Sep 2012 31,954 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Sep 2012 31,954 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Sep 2011 18,122 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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BG58 LWJ is a 2008 Fiat Bravo in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BG58 LWJ, 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 BG58 LWJ registered?

BG58 LWJ is a 2008 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 29 November 2008.

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