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GF08 ZXR

2008 Fiat Bravo

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

92,795 mi
Last recorded92,795 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 ZXR
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2021 92,795 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front number plate cracked.

various oil leaks.

various underside corroded.

Fail 14 Dec 2021 92,795 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust centre pipe has several holes. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front number plate cracked.

various oil leaks.

various underside corroded.

Pass 21 Dec 2020 91,127 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

slight exhaust blow from front joint.

various underside corroded.

Pass 24 Jun 2019 87,012 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front exhaust has slight blow

Pass 16 Jun 2018 79,027 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 70,217 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Jun 2017 70,217 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Jun 2016 61,805 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 61,805 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 56,200 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 50,300 miles

Engine under tray missing.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Outer sills not checked because plastic sill covers fitted.

Rear silencer outer skin corroded through.

Pass 12 Jun 2013 44,192 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jun 2013 44,191 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2012 38,416 miles

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)

front tyres low on tread

not much reserve handbrake travel left

nsr disc scored and pads seem low

osf tyre very low on tread inner edge

tailbox exhaust corroded

Pass 10 May 2011 28,122 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 28,122 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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 ZXR is a 2008 Fiat Bravo in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ZXR, 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 ZXR registered?

GF08 ZXR is a 2008 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 27 May 2008.

Is GF08 ZXR safe to buy?

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