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GJ08 AXF

2008 Fiat Bravo

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

108,493 mi
Last recorded108,493 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 AXF
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2024 108,493 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 102,864 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 96,286 miles

Central Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 94,743 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 90,301 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 90,301 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 84,291 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 84,291 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 76,698 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Dec 2017 76,698 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 71,811 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 69,227 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 21 Aug 2015 69,227 miles

Centre Upper Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 65,785 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 61,433 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 61,433 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 53,161 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

cooling fan noisey

nearside and offside driveshafts inner coupling oil seal leaks

nearside and offside front brake discs worn

rear bootlid and nearside panels accident damage

Fail 1 Jun 2012 53,161 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

cooling fan noisey

nearside and offside driveshafts inner coupling oil seal leaks

nearside and offside front brake discs worn

rear bootlid and nearside panels accident damage

Pass 15 Apr 2011 37,939 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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GJ08 AXF is a 2008 Fiat Bravo in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GJ08 AXF, 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 GJ08 AXF registered?

GJ08 AXF is a 2008 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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