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AA08 LDC

2008 Vauxhall Meriva

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

70,017 mi
Last recorded70,017 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Meriva58,938 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 LDC
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2018 70,017 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 70,017 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 56,898 miles

E.m.l light on dash

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At middle section (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre 3mm

Offside Front Tyre on 3mm

Fail 17 Jul 2017 56,898 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

E.m.l light on dash

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At middle section (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre 3mm

Offside Front Tyre on 3mm

Pass 6 Aug 2016 45,541 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 45,538 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords BOTH REAR BADLY SPLIT AND PERISHING (4.1.D.1a)

Headlamp aim too high BOTH (1.8)

Stop lamp not working N/S AND O/S (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid BOTH (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 36,444 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer edge worn

Nearside Rear tyre split not to cord 205 50 16

Pass 29 Oct 2014 32,359 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 28,102 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 26,865 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 26,527 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 May 2012 22,209 miles

All four tyres slight cracking on tread surfaces

Pass 17 May 2011 16,920 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 16,920 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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AA08 LDC is a 2008 Vauxhall Meriva in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2008 Vauxhall Meriva models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 58,938 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 AA08 LDC, 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 18 years old, this Vauxhall Meriva is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AA08 LDC is a 2008 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 17 May 2008.

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