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AC08FFA
2008 VAUXHALL MERIVA
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration AC08FFA
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model MERIVA
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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MOT History 12 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
12
Total Tests
7
Passes
5
Failures
58.33%
Pass Rate
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56 Total Defects Recorded
11 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 95,789 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- engine management light illuminated
- fuel light flashing
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- oil light illuminated (oil level topped up before emissions test)
- coolant level low (topped up before emissions test)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box leaking (7.1.2)
7 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 81,123 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Tyre scrubbed on outer edge
- eml light on
5 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 81,085 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Emissions not tested misfire and failed lambda readings (7.3.A.1)
- Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Silencer hangers corroded (7.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- eml light on
- Nearside Front Tyre scrubbed on outer edge
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 69,885 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- offside rear tyre inner tread worn no cords or ply exposed
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe middle box of exhaust (7.1.2)
2 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 69,771 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2mm to 0mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- offside rear tyre inner tread worn no cords or ply exposed
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe middle box of exhaust (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
30 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 57,769 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2016 13 Jun 202629 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 47,708 MI
Expiry date: 28 May 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
29 May 2014
Fail
Mileage: 47,708 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
12 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 36,153 MI
Expiry date: 11 Feb 2014 13 Jun 20265 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 32,225 MI
Expiry date: 15 May 2013 13 Jun 202626 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 26,561 MI
Expiry date: 15 May 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
26 Apr 2011
Fail
Mileage: 26,561 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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AC08FFA was registered on 2008-05-15
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