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AB08 PCB

2008 Vauxhall Meriva

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

102,516 mi
Last recorded102,516 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Meriva58,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 PCB
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 102,516 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 100,578 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 97,744 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))

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 11 Oct 2022 90,894 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 84,215 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 79,108 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 76,353 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 70,923 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive sump area and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 64,226 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 15 Oct 2016 57,553 miles

items removed from handbrake area as inaccessible

nearside rear indicator slightly discoloured

offside rear indicator discoloured

offside rear tyre splitting and feathered

oil leaks

Pass 10 Oct 2015 50,406 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2015 50,406 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2014 42,800 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 35,822 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Oct 2012 28,134 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 28,134 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 19,210 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 PCB is a 2008 Vauxhall Meriva in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 PCB, 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 PCB is a 2008 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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The MOT history for AB08 PCB shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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