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AB08 ZNA

2008 Vauxhall Meriva

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

94,897 mi
Last recorded94,897 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Meriva58,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 94,897 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 94,897 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 86,351 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2018 86,351 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexy (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 76,869 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 76,869 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 63,943 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 63,802 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 51,920 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2015 51,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 41,405 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 36,870 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 31,612 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 25,417 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 ZNA is a 2008 Vauxhall Meriva in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 ZNA, 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 ZNA is a 2008 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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