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GJ08 BCX

2008 Fiat Bravo

Silver Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

109,855 mi
Last recorded109,855 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 BCX
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2023 109,855 miles

Exhaust system rusty

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 107,977 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2021 94,601 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective center section bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))

front wipers streaking / smearing

offside front fog light not working

Fail 6 Mar 2021 94,598 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

O/S/F Lower fog lamp not working

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S/F has some brake bind. Further investigation advised (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Poor beam image to n/s/f head lamp

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

Some brake bind to n/s/r

Some side wall damage to n/s/f tyrte

Pass 25 Feb 2020 94,016 miles

Exhaust back box badly corroded

Some bind to o/s/f and o/s/r wheels.

Some brake imbalance to front and rear.

Some side wall damage to n/s/f tyre

Pass 10 Oct 2019 93,691 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Head lamps deteriorated producing poor beam images

Pass 25 Oct 2018 92,331 miles

Offside Front Fog lamp not working

Offside Front Sun visor repaired with tape. Does not affect the testers view of the road at time of test. Would advise a more permanent repair.

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2017 90,978 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 89,322 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box in poor condition (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 83,634 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges and close to wear bars

Fail 18 Mar 2016 83,634 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edges and close to wear bars

Pass 19 Mar 2015 71,836 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2014 62,273 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 25 Mar 2013 53,274 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2012 44,589 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 44,589 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 35,607 miles

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

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 BCX is a 2008 Fiat Bravo in Silver with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BCX, 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 BCX registered?

GJ08 BCX is a 2008 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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