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YY08 PYJ

2008 Fiat Bravo

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

126,309 mi
Last recorded126,309 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 PYJ
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2023 126,309 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2022 117,173 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1.6mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jul 2022 117,173 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1.6mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 104,182 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2021 104,182 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 86,298 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 76,386 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2016 71,600 miles

both front tyres getting low

engine management light on

exhaust rear silencer corroded, but not blowing

rear brake discs well worn,- recommend replacing with pads.

Fail 15 Jul 2016 71,568 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both front tyres getting low

engine management light on

exhaust rear silencer corroded, but not blowing

rear brake discs well worn,- recommend replacing with pads.

Pass 19 Jun 2015 55,832 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 55,822 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear pads getting low

Pass 21 Jun 2014 40,345 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 40,339 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 29,704 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 22,379 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 18,562 miles

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

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 PYJ is a 2008 Fiat Bravo in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YY08 PYJ, 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 PYJ registered?

YY08 PYJ is a 2008 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 14 July 2008.

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