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AB08 ZJU

2008 Vauxhall Meriva

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

129,049 mi
Last recorded129,049 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Meriva58,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Feb 2024 129,049 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 120,964 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 115,827 miles

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 14 Feb 2022 115,827 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 112,214 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2021 112,210 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 106,091 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 94,187 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 94,187 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2018 89,820 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 May 2018 89,874 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

SLIGHT BINDING O/S/R BRAKE

Pass 25 May 2017 83,683 miles

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE CORRODED @ REAR

N/S/R BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

N/S/R TYRE CRACKING ON SIDEWALL

Fail 24 May 2017 83,680 miles

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

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)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE CORRODED @ REAR

N/S/R BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

N/S/R TYRE CRACKING ON SIDEWALL

Pass 25 May 2016 77,484 miles

exhaust leaks @ joints

Pass 19 May 2015 69,181 miles

front to rear brake pipe corroded

leak @ exhaust front flexy pipe

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 23 May 2014 61,083 miles

front ABS rings very corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 23 May 2014 61,083 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

front ABS rings very corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroded

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 22 May 2013 53,882 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 45,575 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 36,754 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 ZJU is a 2008 Vauxhall Meriva in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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