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YY08 LEJ

2008 Fiat Bravo

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,264 mi
Last recorded77,264 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 LEJ
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 77,264 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2020 77,261 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2019 69,816 miles

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

Offside Rear brake can be felt dragging when rotated by hand, further investigation recommended.

Offside Rear brake disc shows signs of heat build up.

Offside Rear brake pads low in comparison to opposite brake

exhaust deteriorating.

Pass 23 May 2018 62,670 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT DISCS CORRODING BUT STILL OK. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2017 53,846 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 53,812 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

n/s/f tyre on legal limit and sidewall damaged

Pass 24 May 2016 45,297 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 39,906 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 32,314 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 26,288 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 21,965 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 17,526 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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YY08 LEJ is a 2008 Fiat Bravo in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YY08 LEJ, 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 YY08 LEJ registered?

YY08 LEJ is a 2008 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 7 May 2008.

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