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AC08 DZP

2008 Vauxhall Meriva

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

105,192 mi
Last recorded105,192 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Meriva58,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2020 105,192 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 105,192 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2019 95,024 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 86,443 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 77,547 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 68,316 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2015 58,970 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 58,970 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 51,822 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 15 May 2013 44,185 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 37,611 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 30,489 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear wiper blade split

Fail 11 May 2011 30,489 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear wiper blade split

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 DZP is a 2008 Vauxhall Meriva in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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