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YW04 YAF

2004 Opel Meriva

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

156,350 mi
Last recorded156,350 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Opel Meriva56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW04 YAF
MakeOpel
ModelMeriva
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 156,350 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 156,346 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CENTRE (7.1.2)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam N/S/F (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working N/S (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively N/S (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 145,903 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 145,655 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 May 2015 134,302 miles

n/s wiper blade split

Pass 3 Jun 2014 132,137 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 132,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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YW04 YAF is a 2004 Opel Meriva in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2004 Opel Meriva models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 56,548 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 YW04 YAF, 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 22 years old, this Opel Meriva is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YW04 YAF registered?

YW04 YAF is a 2004 Opel Meriva, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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