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RJ08 GME

2008 Fiat Bravo

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

120,559 mi
Last recorded120,559 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 GME
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2023 120,559 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 120,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

poor dip pattern offside headlamp

underside brake pipe connectors corroded poor condition

Pass 4 Oct 2022 113,220 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 108,579 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip on nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 108,579 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip on nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 104,114 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2020 104,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 101,978 miles

front sub-frame very corroded

osr tyre worn low on inside edge

Fail 23 Sep 2019 101,972 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front pipe (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

front sub-frame very corroded

osr tyre worn low on inside edge

Pass 11 Oct 2018 100,424 miles

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

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

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

no coolant in expansion tank

Pass 8 Nov 2017 95,180 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 8 Nov 2017 95,180 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 22 Jul 2016 85,283 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Dec 2015 78,817 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2015 78,815 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2014 71,321 miles

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

front brake discs corroded on inside edge

Pass 15 May 2013 62,612 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 May 2012 57,990 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/r coil spring broken

Pass 20 May 2011 45,382 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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RJ08 GME is a 2008 Fiat Bravo in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RJ08 GME, 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 RJ08 GME registered?

RJ08 GME is a 2008 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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