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AB08 LCP

2008 Vauxhall Meriva

Gold Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

76,193 mi
Last recorded76,193 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Meriva58,938 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 LCP
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 76,193 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

all shock absorbers corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2026 76,193 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

all shock absorbers corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2025 73,367 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Jun 2025 73,366 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 70,814 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

underside slight corrosion

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2023 67,845 miles

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2022 64,126 miles

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2021 59,686 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSF AND NSF (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSR AND NSR (1.1.11 (c))

UNDERSIDE HAS LIGHT CORROTION

Pass 9 Jun 2020 56,925 miles

under side has light surface corrotion

Pass 18 Jun 2019 52,677 miles

both rear tyre walls cracking

Pass 12 Jun 2018 47,680 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

osr nsr osf and nsf discs pitted

Pass 19 Jun 2017 42,263 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 35,284 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 29,638 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 22,779 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 16,005 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 8,534 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 1,880 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 1,594 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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AB08 LCP is a 2008 Vauxhall Meriva in Gold with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AB08 LCP, 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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AB08 LCP is a 2008 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 2 June 2008.

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