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RJ58 BJO

2008 Fiat Bravo

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

160,519 mi
Last recorded160,519 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ58 BJO
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 160,519 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight leak front joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly perished and cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly perished and cracked. Inner tread worn out of shape. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 155,591 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 151,730 miles

Both head lamps deteriorated producing poor beam images.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Temp fuel cap fitted. Sealing at time of test.

Pass 8 Feb 2022 145,414 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Both head lamps deteriorated producing poor beam images.

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trail arm / axle beam bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trail arm / axle beam bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Temp fuel cap fitted. OK at time of test but would advise replacement.

Pass 19 Feb 2021 138,914 miles

Back box of exhaust badly corroded

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Temp fuel cap fitted. Sealing at time of test. Would advise fitting a replacement locking cap.

Wiper linkage worn. Wipers clear screen at time of test.

Fail 18 Feb 2021 138,914 miles

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

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

Back box of exhaust badly corroded

Engine oil below min mark on dip stick.

Head lamps deteriorated producing poor beam images.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs corroded and worn. Signs of o/s/r disc running hot. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Some bind to both rear wheels. Signs of o/s/r brakes running hot.

Temp fuel cap fitted. Sealing at time of test. Would advise fitting a replacement locking cap.

Wiper linkage worn. Wipers clear screen at time of test.

Pass 21 Feb 2020 133,800 miles

Engine oil on min mark of dipstick

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear exhaust box badly corroded. Fixing clamp missing but system secure at time of test.

Fail 21 Feb 2020 133,800 miles

Engine oil on min mark of dipstick

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Fitted temp screw fit cap. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box badly corroded. Fixing clamp missing but system secure at time of test.

Pass 20 Feb 2019 120,193 miles

Back box of exhaust corroded.

Pass 12 Feb 2018 106,375 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)

rear most exhaust joint clamp appears to be missing

rear most exhaust mounting rubber deterated

Fail 9 Feb 2018 106,371 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)

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

both front tyres worn heavily inner edges

both rear tyre treads stepping inner edges

rear most exhaust joint clamp appears to be missing

rear most exhaust mounting rubber deterated

Pass 4 Feb 2017 94,639 miles

Exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2016 80,786 miles

Back box of exhaust corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2016 80,785 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid No noise from pump (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Back box of exhaust corroded

Both front tyres badly worn on inner edges close to exposing ply or cords

Both rear brake discs lipped and worn

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 65,431 miles

Outer skin of rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2014 50,298 miles

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

Front brake discs lipped and worn

Pass 5 Feb 2013 38,639 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2013 38,639 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Off side rear tyre tread mis shapen. Tyre may be starting to break up inside.

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

Rear exhaust corroded

When left indecator selected left lower front fog lamp comes on. When right indecator is selected right lower front fog lamp comes on. Possible switch problems.

Pass 23 Feb 2012 26,076 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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RJ58 BJO is a 2008 Fiat Bravo in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RJ58 BJO, 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 RJ58 BJO registered?

RJ58 BJO is a 2008 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 28 November 2008.

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