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SJ58 PCZ

2008 Fiat Bravo

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

141,252 mi
Last recorded141,252 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ58 PCZ
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2022 141,252 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2022 141,250 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 133,739 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 133,739 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 122,288 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2019 122,288 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 110,920 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 110,920 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits exhaust leak at front joint (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 94,891 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play track rod end (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 80,301 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2016 80,268 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 67,312 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 54,331 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 39,513 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 27,346 miles

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

rear silencer outer skin badly corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2011 17,686 miles

front discs worn

Fail 19 Sep 2011 17,553 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front discs worn

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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SJ58 PCZ is a 2008 Fiat Bravo in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SJ58 PCZ, 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 SJ58 PCZ registered?

SJ58 PCZ is a 2008 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 24 September 2008.

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