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GJ08 CWL

2008 Fiat Bravo

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,391 mi
Last recorded92,391 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 92,391 miles

Damage to rear bumper nearside light in bumper

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread wearing uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both springs and top mounts corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2026 92,256 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing Stalk (7.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested Both lamps lenses misted so no patterns view (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Damage to rear bumper nearside light in bumper

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread wearing uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both springs and top mounts corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 84,849 miles

error message about power steering on dash

reverse light not working (vehicle first used before 1 September 2009)

Fail 5 Jun 2025 84,849 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (only central stop lamp works and will not go out) (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (H1 Bulb) (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

engine temp stays on cold

error message about power steering on dash

reverse light not working (vehicle first used before 1 September 2009)

Pass 6 Jun 2024 75,556 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 66,028 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 60,953 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 28 May 2021 56,250 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 56,250 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2020 51,811 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 47,268 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 41,472 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 35,295 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2016 29,895 miles

both rear tyres tread starting to wear on inner edges

offside front tyre deep cut in tread

rear section of exhaust starting to deteriorate

Pass 20 May 2015 26,893 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front tyre deep cut in tread

windscreen damaged

Pass 19 May 2014 23,460 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

light scoring to windscreen

nearside front tyre small cuts in outer sidewall

offside front tyre starting to rear on inner edge

rear section of exhaust starting to deteriorate

windscreen damaged but not effecting drivers view of road

Fail 19 May 2014 23,460 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

both wiper rubbers split

light scoring to windscreen

nearside front tyre small cuts in outer sidewall

offside front tyre starting to rear on inner edge

rear section of exhaust starting to deteriorate

windscreen damaged but not effecting drivers view of road

Pass 20 May 2013 19,804 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust silencer starting to deteriorate

small cut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 22 May 2012 16,029 miles

nearside front tyre cut in outer sidewall.

rear exhaust slightly corroded.

Pass 11 May 2011 12,335 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 CWL is a 2008 Fiat Bravo in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CWL, 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 CWL registered?

GJ08 CWL is a 2008 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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