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TJ07 BDC

2007 Fiat Bravo

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2020
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

58,031 mi
Last recorded58,031 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2020
Typical for 2007 Fiat Bravo66,853 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJ07 BDC
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2020 58,031 miles

Brake cable damaged snapped during test (1.1.15 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged slight fraying (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear slight corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 May 2019 54,887 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 7 May 2019 54,887 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust system insecure rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 53,677 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT AT THE BOTH REAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONTS ALSO WORN ON THE INNER AND OUTER EDGES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive AROUND SUMP AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect BOTH REAR (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Jan 2019 53,674 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT AT THE BOTH REAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONTS ALSO WORN ON THE INNER AND OUTER EDGES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive AROUND SUMP AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect BOTH REAR (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 49,024 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 23 Jan 2018 49,023 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox join (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 46,372 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear small cuts on tyre side wall

Oil leak ()

Rear axle is slightly corroded

clutch pipe corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2016 44,491 miles

NAIL IN N/S/R TYRE

Fail 14 Jan 2016 44,491 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FRONT PIPE (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

EMISSIONS NOT CHECKED DUE TO EXHAUST LEAK

NAIL IN N/S/R TYRE

Pass 27 Jan 2015 42,958 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 42,958 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

brake pads sticking at n/s/r

Pass 21 Jan 2014 41,325 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 41,325 miles

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 38,893 miles

n/s/f tyre has slight cracking

n/s/r tyre has age related cracking to outer wall

o/s/f tyre has slight cracking

Pass 4 Feb 2012 36,647 miles

surface rust to o/s/f and n/s/f brake discs

surface rust to o/s/r and n/s/r brake discs

Fail 2 Feb 2012 36,647 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

surface rust to o/s/f and n/s/f brake discs

surface rust to o/s/r and n/s/r brake discs

Pass 28 Jul 2010 28,834 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

rear number plate

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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TJ07 BDC is a 2007 Fiat Bravo in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2007 Fiat Bravo models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 66,853 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 TJ07 BDC, 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 19 years old, this Fiat Bravo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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TJ07 BDC is a 2007 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 26 July 2007.

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