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AB08 YPC

2008 Vauxhall Meriva

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2022
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

94,567 mi
Last recorded94,567 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Meriva58,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 YPC
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 94,567 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 85,659 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 75,615 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 73,308 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 70,190 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 63,970 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 63,969 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear mounting broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 59,155 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside front tyre bald on edges

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 21 Feb 2014 49,232 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 41,439 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 35,848 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 YPC is a 2008 Vauxhall Meriva in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YPC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AB08 YPC registered?

AB08 YPC is a 2008 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is AB08 YPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB08 YPC shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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