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7508 AR

2016 Vauxhall Meriva

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,320 mi
Last recorded97,320 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Meriva34,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration7508 AR
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 97,320 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))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 90,472 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Jan 2025 90,472 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 83,962 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 83,962 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 76,723 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 76,723 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 68,868 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 62,334 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 21 Jan 2021 62,257 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 9 Jan 2020 55,879 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 47,875 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Meriva?

Based on 2,820,552 MOT tests across 186,055 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
5,593
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
186,055
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,414
Brake pipe excessively corroded 57,354
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 45,385
coil spring broken 39,596
Stop lamp not working 39,031
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7508 AR is a 2016 Vauxhall Meriva in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2016 Vauxhall Meriva models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 34,708 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 Vauxhall Meriva fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 59,414 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 7508 AR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Meriva typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 10 years old, this Vauxhall Meriva is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 7508 AR registered?

7508 AR is a 2016 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 20 June 2016.

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