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EJ08 DZU

2008 Fiat Bravo

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,120 mi
Last recorded112,120 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 DZU
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2022 112,120 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Rear play in suspension arm bush

Fail 27 May 2022 112,117 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Rear play in suspension arm bush

Pass 15 May 2017 108,754 miles

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

clutch pedal rubber anti slip worn through

exhaust rear section corroded

Fail 15 May 2017 108,754 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake caliper leaking fluid could cause loss of brake pressure (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

clutch pedal rubber anti slip worn through

exhaust rear section corroded

Pass 11 May 2016 100,566 miles

engine warning light on

front brake discs corroded inner edges

offside & nearside front tyres tread low inner edges

offside rear tyre tread low

Pass 15 May 2015 80,495 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 80,495 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2014 62,314 miles

Corrosion on both rear suspension coil springs

Exhaust rear silencer starting to deteriorate

Fail 22 May 2014 62,314 miles

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

Corrosion on both rear suspension coil springs

Exhaust rear silencer starting to deteriorate

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 22 May 2013 51,363 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 40,363 miles

Both front tyres getting low on tread

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

Pass 23 May 2011 30,310 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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EJ08 DZU is a 2008 Fiat Bravo in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 EJ08 DZU, 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 EJ08 DZU registered?

EJ08 DZU is a 2008 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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