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GD08 RFF

2008 Fiat Bravo

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

130,725 mi
Last recorded130,725 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD08 RFF
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 130,725 miles

EML on

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

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

Minor chips to windscreen

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

Oil leak ()

Radiator cross-member corroding

Rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 7 Apr 2017 130,613 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

EML on

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

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

Minor chips to windscreen

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

Oil leak ()

Radiator cross-member corroding

Rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 30 Mar 2016 114,031 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 22 Mar 2016 113,820 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 98,422 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 88,417 miles

Item removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside and offside rear brake disc's worn

Nearside rear tyre cracked and deteriorated

Nearside rear tyre tread depth on the legal limit!

Offside front tyre inner side wall cracked

Offside front tyre tread depth on the legal limit!

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 14 Dec 2012 87,980 miles

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

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

Item removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside and offside rear brake disc's worn

Nearside rear tyre cracked and deteriorated

Nearside rear tyre tread depth on the legal limit!

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

Offside front tyre inner side wall cracked

Offside rear tyre cracked and deteriorated

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 20 Dec 2011 71,779 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

handbrake cable outer casing broken

Fail 20 Dec 2011 71,779 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

handbrake cable outer casing broken

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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GD08 RFF is a 2008 Fiat Bravo in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 GD08 RFF, 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 GD08 RFF registered?

GD08 RFF is a 2008 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 13 August 2008.

Is GD08 RFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GD08 RFF shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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