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CL098WM

2003 Vauxhall Meriva

Silver Diesel 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2017
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

162,543 mi
Last recorded162,543 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Meriva62,984 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCL098WM
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2016 162,543 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil All four (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Jul 2016 162,543 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside both (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil All four (2.7.3)

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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CL098WM is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva in Silver with a 1,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2003 Vauxhall Meriva models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 62,984 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 CL098WM, 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 23 years old, this Vauxhall Meriva is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CL098WM is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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