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AB08 ZNM

2008 Vauxhall Meriva

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

162,266 mi
Last recorded162,266 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Meriva58,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2024 162,266 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2024 162,266 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 157,562 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe to rear box/in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside outer sill damaged not holed

Fail 27 Mar 2023 157,562 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe to rear box/in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside outer sill damaged not holed

Pass 4 Mar 2022 153,046 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 150,648 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 150,647 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2020 137,449 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 137,439 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2018 112,925 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

n/s outer sill damaged.

n/s/f and rear doors damaged.

Pass 29 Dec 2017 90,470 miles

n/s outer sill damaged.

n/s/f and rear doors damaged.

Pass 19 Dec 2016 67,759 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f n/s/r doors and outer sill panel damaged.

Pass 1 Dec 2015 46,676 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 41,834 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2014 41,834 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)

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

Fail 10 Apr 2013 35,455 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front disc's have rust edge inner side

n/s/f tyre low outta edge

Pass 10 Apr 2013 35,455 miles

front disc's have rust edge inner side

n/s/f tyre low outta edge

Pass 4 Apr 2012 28,181 miles

both front brake disc's have rust on edges inside and out

n/s/r tyre starting to crack outta wall

slight smearing front wipers

Pass 6 Apr 2011 21,027 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 ZNM is a 2008 Vauxhall Meriva in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 ZNM, 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 ZNM registered?

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

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