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AC08 DXD

2008 Vauxhall Meriva

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

75,854 mi
Last recorded75,854 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Meriva58,938 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 DXD
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2019 75,854 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flex (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rears (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coolant empty

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

Front subframe corroded

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Severe wear outer edges and @ 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear seatbelts not inspected due to obstruction

Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 70,671 miles

Nearside Rear tyre inner side wall badly cracked but no cord exposed

Fail 5 Sep 2018 70,670 miles

Offside Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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 Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre inner side wall badly cracked but no cord exposed

Offside Rear tyre soft

Pass 26 Aug 2017 64,331 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Fail 23 Aug 2017 64,320 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Upper 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to o/s/r flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Central exhaust corroded at back box

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 58,812 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 7 May 2015 52,161 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

bonnet stay insecure

Pass 19 May 2014 47,189 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

towbar fitted obscuring rear no.plate

Fail 16 May 2014 47,189 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

towbar fitted obscuring rear no.plate

Pass 13 May 2013 40,083 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2012 32,574 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres (sidewalls splitting)

Fail 14 May 2012 32,574 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres (sidewalls splitting)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 26,839 miles

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

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 DXD is a 2008 Vauxhall Meriva in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DXD, 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 DXD is a 2008 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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