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GF08 BEJ

2008 Fiat Bravo

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

146,675 mi
Last recorded146,675 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 BEJ
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 146,675 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear park brake excess travel lever

Pass 1 May 2018 144,123 miles

Engine oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Mar 2018 143,853 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 134,770 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 126,634 miles

Front tyres splitting on inner side wall

Water ingress to offside rear lamp

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 126,631 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front tyres splitting on inner side wall

Water ingress to offside rear lamp

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 115,318 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside road wheel has been repaired

Fail 9 Mar 2015 115,318 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside road wheel has been repaired

Pass 4 Mar 2014 98,355 miles

Rear exhaust corroding

Pass 5 Apr 2013 81,661 miles

n/s/f tyre tread wearing thin on outer edges

n/s/r tyre tread cracking

o/s/f tyre tread wearing thin on outer edges

o/s/r tyre tread cracking

rear exhaust rubber cracking

Pass 8 Mar 2012 65,147 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 65,068 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2011 50,151 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 50,151 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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GF08 BEJ is a 2008 Fiat Bravo in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GF08 BEJ, 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 GF08 BEJ registered?

GF08 BEJ is a 2008 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is GF08 BEJ safe to buy?

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