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GJ08 CXB

2008 Fiat Bravo

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

114,961 mi
Last recorded114,961 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Apr 2023 114,961 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft bearing housing fractured (6.1.7 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 110,582 miles

stone chips to front screen

Pass 27 Oct 2021 109,188 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 105,470 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 105,470 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2019 94,108 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge slightly wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 May 2019 94,108 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases downpipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge slightly wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2018 87,410 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2018 87,410 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 73,816 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2017 73,816 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edges

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edges

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 58,930 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 48,881 miles

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

rear tyres treads are low onedges

Pass 21 Mar 2014 40,175 miles

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

o/s/r tyre is void of tread on inside

Pass 22 Mar 2013 32,645 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 23,768 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 13,645 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 CXB is a 2008 Fiat Bravo in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CXB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GJ08 CXB registered?

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

Is GJ08 CXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ08 CXB shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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