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YY08 OEW

2008 Vauxhall Meriva

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

70,387 mi
Last recorded70,387 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Meriva58,938 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 OEW
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2023 70,387 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 64,946 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective One of the backbox hangers corroded and snaped. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Jun 2022 64,946 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective One of the backbox hangers corroded and snaped. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 58,872 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2020 53,503 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 May 2020 53,503 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 50,833 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

parking brake travel only just meets requirements

Pass 15 May 2018 47,755 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre very perished

Fail 14 May 2018 47,755 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre very perished

Pass 13 Jun 2017 42,823 miles

cut in osf tyre wall no cords showing

slight corrosion on brake pipes over rear subframe

Fail 13 Jun 2017 42,823 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

cut in osf tyre wall no cords showing

slight corrosion on brake pipes over rear subframe

Pass 24 May 2016 38,238 miles

front pads wearing thin

osr tyre side walls cracking

Pass 20 May 2015 34,566 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 32,556 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 28,898 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2012 24,649 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 24,649 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 19,796 miles

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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YY08 OEW is a 2008 Vauxhall Meriva in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YY08 OEW, 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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YY08 OEW is a 2008 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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