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MJ57 WDE

2008 Fiat Bravo

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

127,338 mi
Last recorded127,338 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ57 WDE
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2021 127,338 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Both rears (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached Securing clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated Positive battery terminal connectors (4.11 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside front tyre nearly smooth inside edge raised tread

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear silencer in poor condition and mounting bracket

Pass 4 Nov 2020 125,436 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake reading 17%.

Rear silencer, mounting bracket and rubber mounting in poor condition.

Fail 2 Nov 2020 125,434 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake reading 17%.

Rear silencer, mounting bracket and rubber mounting in poor condition.

Pass 17 Oct 2019 121,195 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear silencer getting poor

Fail 17 Oct 2019 121,193 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear silencer getting poor

Pass 23 Oct 2018 117,334 miles

Exhaust getting poor

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 117,334 miles

Exhaust getting poor

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 108,185 miles

Rear silencer and mounting bracket getting poor

Fail 24 Oct 2017 108,185 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear silencer and mounting bracket getting poor

Pass 26 Oct 2016 95,405 miles

Offside front tyre 2.50mm and smooth on edges raised tread

Rear silencer and mounting getting poor

Pass 23 Oct 2015 79,384 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 79,384 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.20mm and smooth both edges of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 64,384 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 64,384 miles

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

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Apr 2013 57,135 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 39,486 miles

Both front tyres are worn on inside edges.

Pass 22 Nov 2010 31,044 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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MJ57 WDE is a 2008 Fiat Bravo in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 MJ57 WDE, 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 MJ57 WDE registered?

MJ57 WDE is a 2008 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 18 January 2008.

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