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RJ08 JYA

2008 Fiat Bravo

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

115,439 mi
Last recorded115,439 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 JYA
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2022 115,439 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 115,439 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 94,910 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 94,908 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Apr 2019 80,556 miles

Rear exhaust knocking on floor

Fail 15 Apr 2019 80,554 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust knocking on floor

Pass 2 May 2018 68,092 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearside & Offside 205-55-16-91V / 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 May 2018 68,092 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearside & Offside 205-55-16-91V / 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 May 2017 59,092 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Apr 2016 50,662 miles

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

Offside front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 15 Apr 2015 47,302 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 42,767 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 35,712 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 28,697 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 28,697 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 20,466 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 JYA is a 2008 Fiat Bravo in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RJ08 JYA, 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 JYA registered?

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

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The MOT history for RJ08 JYA shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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