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GF08 CJZ

2008 Fiat Bravo

Grey Diesel 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2019
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,985 mi
Last recorded105,985 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 CJZ
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 105,985 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL DISCS HAVE SLIGHT CORROSION (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central EXHAUST HEATSHIELD INSECURE

Nearside Front PAD WEAR WIRING BROKEN

OIL CHANGE DUE/FLASHING OIL LIGHT

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear TYRES HAVE PERISHED TREAD AREAS

Rear WIPER BLADE NOT CLEARING SCREEN

Fail 4 Sep 2018 105,982 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure +CUT (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL DISCS HAVE SLIGHT CORROSION (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central EXHAUST HEATSHIELD INSECURE

Nearside Front PAD WEAR WIRING BROKEN

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

OIL CHANGE DUE/FLASHING OIL LIGHT

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear TYRES HAVE PERISHED TREAD AREAS

Rear WIPER BLADE NOT CLEARING SCREEN

Pass 30 Aug 2017 96,004 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2017 95,845 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 91,903 miles

Nearside Front Brake wear sensor broken

Offside Rear Park brake cable worn

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2016 91,895 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake wear sensor broken

Offside Rear Park brake cable worn

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2013 64,179 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 64,179 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 48,858 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 36,131 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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GF08 CJZ is a 2008 Fiat Bravo in Grey with a 1,594cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CJZ, 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 CJZ registered?

GF08 CJZ is a 2008 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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