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AC08 EJA

2008 Vauxhall Meriva

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

56,390 mi
Last recorded56,390 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Meriva58,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2017 56,390 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 52,578 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing badly on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre has slight damage to side wall

Offside Front tyre wearing badly on inner edge

Fail 4 Feb 2016 52,487 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing badly on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre has slight damage to side wall

Offside Front tyre wearing badly on inner edge

Pass 20 Feb 2015 43,494 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 38,249 miles

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

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

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

exhaust centre pipe leaking

Fail 3 Mar 2014 38,249 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust centre pipe leaking

Pass 29 Apr 2013 33,289 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inside

Pass 30 Apr 2012 29,020 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Slight damage to nearside front tyre (outer) sidewall.

Pass 2 May 2011 24,282 miles

Engine management light on dash.

slight damage to nearside front tyre (outer) sidewall.

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 EJA is a 2008 Vauxhall Meriva in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EJA, 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 AC08 EJA registered?

AC08 EJA is a 2008 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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