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NJ61 VKF

2011 Vauxhall Meriva

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2020
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,488 mi
Last recorded71,488 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2019
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Meriva58,717 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ61 VKF
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2019 71,488 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 71,478 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 61,215 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3-4mm remaining (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3-4mm remaining (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3-4mm remaining (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3-4mm remaining (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 52,663 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 41,602 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 41,551 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 32,206 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 25,707 miles

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Fail 23 Jun 2014 25,707 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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NJ61 VKF is a 2011 Vauxhall Meriva in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2011 Vauxhall Meriva models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 58,717 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 NJ61 VKF, 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 15 years old, this Vauxhall Meriva is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NJ61 VKF registered?

NJ61 VKF is a 2011 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 5 September 2011.

Is NJ61 VKF safe to buy?

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