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GJ08 UKV

2008 Fiat Bravo

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,155 mi
Last recorded74,155 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 UKV
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 74,155 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2026 74,155 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords at inner edge of the tread (bald area) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 73,663 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flange joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective frosted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread bald at inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective frosted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber perished and broken off advise replacement (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Feb 2025 73,663 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn corroded / pitted across pad contact area (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flange joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective frosted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread bald at inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective frosted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber perished and broken off advise replacement (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 73,043 miles

Central Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess refer to exhaust condition (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald at the edges of the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Feb 2024 73,043 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed significant exhaust gas leakage evident (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Central Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess refer to exhaust condition (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald at the edges of the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens frosted (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 72,451 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 67,396 miles

Central Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 67,395 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn chattering across screen (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged rubber perished/cracking (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Central Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective chattering across screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 65,087 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2021 65,087 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated inflated tyre to carry out test (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 58,910 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2020 58,910 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexy blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 52,613 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2019 52,613 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 47,085 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 43,190 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2017 43,190 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2016 38,735 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 33,419 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 27,660 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 21,906 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 17,379 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 13,380 miles

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

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 UKV is a 2008 Fiat Bravo in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UKV, 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 UKV registered?

GJ08 UKV is a 2008 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is GJ08 UKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ08 UKV shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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