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AC08 DPX

2008 Vauxhall Meriva

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

108,748 mi
Last recorded108,748 miles
Recorded on12 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Meriva58,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 DPX
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 May 2018 108,748 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axel (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brakes slight bind

exhaust joints heavily corroded

service light on

Pass 25 Apr 2017 96,184 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall kerb damage

exhaust flexi pipe splitting

front sub frame corroded and soft

rear axel brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 19 May 2016 82,310 miles

Front sub frame heavily corroded and soft

Nearside Rear axel pipe slight corrosion

no coolant in bottle suspect water pump

Fail 18 May 2016 82,300 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axel (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front sub frame heavily corroded and soft

Nearside Rear axel pipe slight corrosion

no coolant in bottle suspect water pump

Pass 19 May 2015 70,595 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 70,595 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2014 61,380 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 May 2013 53,272 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 43,984 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2012 43,984 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 33,859 miles

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

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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AC08 DPX is a 2008 Vauxhall Meriva in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AC08 DPX, 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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AC08 DPX is a 2008 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 19 May 2008.

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