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AC08 FFU

2008 Vauxhall Meriva

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,900 mi
Last recorded104,900 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Meriva58,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 104,900 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 May 2017 91,935 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 82,471 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 73,799 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 73,799 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 28 May 2014 66,217 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 57,628 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 57,628 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2012 48,969 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 37,394 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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AC08 FFU is a 2008 Vauxhall Meriva in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FFU, 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 FFU is a 2008 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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