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GJ08 BFM

2008 Fiat Bravo

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

133,832 mi
Last recorded133,832 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 BFM
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2021 133,832 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2020 133,079 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 123,240 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 116,027 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 108,247 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 108,247 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 99,291 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 99,291 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 85,961 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust system corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2016 85,961 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2015 72,268 miles

exhaust back box corroded.

offside front mirror glass cracked.

offside rear brake hose insecure from its houseing.

Fail 2 Mar 2015 72,268 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

exhaust back box corroded.

offside front mirror glass cracked.

offside rear brake hose insecure from its houseing.

Pass 11 Feb 2014 57,160 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 47,304 miles

n/s/f tyre inner side wall cracking

n/s/f tyre tread wearing thin on inner edge

o/s/f tyre tread wearing thin on inner edge

Fail 13 Feb 2013 47,304 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

n/s/f tyre inner side wall cracking

n/s/f tyre tread wearing thin on inner edge

o/s/f tyre tread wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 9 Feb 2012 33,841 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 33,841 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 23,424 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 BFM is a 2008 Fiat Bravo in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BFM, 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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GJ08 BFM is a 2008 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 22 March 2008.

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