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AC08 FFY

2008 Vauxhall Meriva

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

73,461 mi
Last recorded73,461 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Meriva58,938 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 73,461 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 73,461 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2018 65,102 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1856015 84h (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 58,369 miles

2 rear tyres cracking on inner wall

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 54,189 miles

nearside wiper blade rubber split

offside front brake disc lightly corroded

Pass 6 May 2015 51,897 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket missing.

Pass 22 Apr 2014 46,252 miles

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

Nearsiside and offside rear tyres cracking.

Pass 30 Apr 2013 37,698 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre cracking.

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

Rear wiper split.

Pass 3 May 2012 30,441 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 26,943 miles

front brake discs corroded.

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 FFY 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 90%.

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

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