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SR54 GDA

2005 Opel Meriva

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,254 mi
Last recorded103,254 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Opel Meriva54,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR54 GDA
MakeOpel
ModelMeriva
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 103,254 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jun 2019 103,253 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2016 100,911 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement os and ns (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment slightly stiff (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

advise different size tyres fitted on front and rear axles,fronts wearing on inner edges

advise headlamp masking kits fitted

rear exhaust rubber deteriorated

Pass 23 Sep 2015 99,662 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust hanger rubber slightly deterioated

vehicle idling rough when cold

Fail 22 Sep 2015 99,662 miles

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust hanger rubber slightly deterioated

How Reliable is the Opel Meriva?

Based on 886 MOT tests across 115 vehicles.

68.3%
Pass Rate
5,234
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
115
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 28
Stop lamp not working 20
position lamp(s) not working 19
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 19
fog lamp not working 15
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SR54 GDA is a 2005 Opel Meriva in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2005 Opel Meriva models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 54,198 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 Opel Meriva fails its MOT is headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SR54 GDA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Opel Meriva typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Opel Meriva is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SR54 GDA registered?

SR54 GDA is a 2005 Opel Meriva, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is SR54 GDA safe to buy?

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