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GJ08 WFU

2008 Fiat Bravo

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,473 mi
Last recorded100,473 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 WFU
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 100,473 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Nov 2020 100,473 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 92,790 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 92,749 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 84,469 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 84,469 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecure mounting loose (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in treads at both edges (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

windscreen wipers foul on each other

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALMOST on limit at 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 70,568 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 59,587 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both rear tyres wearing inner edges and inner tread starting to crack

n/s/f tyre wearing inner and outer edges

Fail 12 Jan 2016 59,587 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both rear tyres wearing inner edges and inner tread starting to crack

n/s/f tyre wearing inner and outer edges

Pass 2 Apr 2015 49,973 miles

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

both rear tyres slight splits

Pass 28 Mar 2014 40,130 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 33,832 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 29,011 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2012 29,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 23,160 miles

slight cut in nearside rear tyre inner sidewall

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 WFU is a 2008 Fiat Bravo in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 WFU, 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 WFU registered?

GJ08 WFU is a 2008 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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