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TJ08 HMJ

2008 Fiat Bravo

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

105,264 mi
Last recorded105,264 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJ08 HMJ
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 105,264 miles

Exhaust Corroded

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Bump Stops Corroded

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2025 105,264 miles

Exhaust Corroded

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Bump Stops Corroded

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 94,712 miles

BOTH SIDE SILLS COVERS / BODY KIT FITTED

EXHAUST CORRODED

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDES (4.1.4 (b))

Rear BOTH BUMP STOP CORRODED

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

UNDER TRAY FITTED

VEHICLE INSPECTED IN MUDDY CONDITIONS

Fail 4 Jun 2024 94,712 miles

BOTH SIDE SILLS COVERS / BODY KIT FITTED

EXHAUST CORRODED

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDES (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear BOTH BUMP STOP CORRODED

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

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

UNDER TRAY FITTED

VEHICLE INSPECTED IN MUDDY CONDITIONS

Pass 9 Jun 2023 94,220 miles
Fail 11 May 2023 94,131 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2022 92,220 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2021 89,408 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 89,320 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 May 2020 87,009 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 83,934 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 79,139 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 79,139 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 May 2017 74,336 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 73,520 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 70,178 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 70,178 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2015 64,605 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 57,476 miles

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

exhaust backbox corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2014 57,476 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust backbox corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2013 47,014 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread and worn on edges

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread

Pass 29 Jun 2012 38,009 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 28,823 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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TJ08 HMJ is a 2008 Fiat Bravo in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 TJ08 HMJ, 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 TJ08 HMJ registered?

TJ08 HMJ is a 2008 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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The MOT history for TJ08 HMJ shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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