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AB08 ZHL

2008 Vauxhall Meriva

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,345 mi
Last recorded81,345 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Meriva58,938 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 ZHL
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 81,345 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 74,547 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre Pipe to Centre Box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Both hangers on rear end of rear box broken away, system still supported (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear end, marked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 74,547 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front pipe next to Lambda Sensor (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre Pipe to Centre Box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Both hangers on rear end of rear box broken away, system still supported (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear end, marked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 68,743 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2017 63,149 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 May 2017 63,149 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 57,857 miles

front tyres wearing on the inner edges

rear tyres worn on the edges

Pass 27 May 2015 52,855 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre wearing on both edges

offside front tyre worn on the outer edge

Fail 27 May 2015 52,855 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

nearside front tyre wearing on both edges

offside front tyre worn on the outer edge

Fail 21 May 2014 46,795 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 May 2014 46,795 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 41,479 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 38,199 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 27,149 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 ZHL 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 71.4%.

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 ZHL, 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 ZHL is a 2008 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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