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WV08 CJZ

2008 Fiat Bravo

Beige Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

162,463 mi
Last recorded162,463 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 CJZ
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2023 162,463 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to exposing cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2023 162,459 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to exposing cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 155,920 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 4 Aug 2022 155,896 miles

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 150,610 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security AT FRONT CROSS MEMBER (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2021 150,610 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security AT FRONT CROSS MEMBER (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 146,395 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 144,455 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 144,429 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 133,490 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 121,164 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 121,164 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 109,422 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 109,371 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported near centre and mid pipe (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 100,740 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 100,740 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 91,464 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Jul 2014 91,464 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 81,657 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 65,693 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 47,911 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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WV08 CJZ is a 2008 Fiat Bravo in Beige with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 WV08 CJZ, 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 WV08 CJZ registered?

WV08 CJZ is a 2008 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 23 July 2008.

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