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AB08 YZR

2008 Vauxhall Meriva

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,111 mi
Last recorded90,111 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Meriva58,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 YZR
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2019 90,111 miles

stone chip in zone b

Fail 14 Jan 2019 90,111 miles

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

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

stone chip in zone b

Pass 5 Jan 2018 82,295 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 82,295 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 74,055 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 64,985 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 59,749 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 55,315 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 46,165 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 36,919 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES GETTING CLOSE TO LIMITS

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 YZR is a 2008 Vauxhall Meriva in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YZR, 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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What year was AB08 YZR registered?

AB08 YZR is a 2008 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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