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AC08FPL
2008 VAUXHALL MERIVA
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration AC08FPL
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model MERIVA
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
14
Passes
7
Failures
66.67%
Pass Rate
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50 Total Defects Recorded
14 Jun 2024
Pass
Mileage: 137,952 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jun 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
5 Jun 2024
Fail
Mileage: 137,934 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
27 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 122,317 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre scrubbing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Coolant leak ()
8 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 112,167 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Air bag light reset Not on at time of mot
19 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 109,279 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jan 2022 13 Jun 202615 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 102,555 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jan 2021 13 Jun 202615 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 102,555 MI
13 Jun 202615 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 94,357 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jan 2020 13 Jun 202615 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 94,357 MI
13 Jun 20269 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 89,699 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jan 2019 13 Jun 20269 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 89,698 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance dim (1.2.1d) Dangerous
- Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) Dangerous
9 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 83,524 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- both front tyres wearing thin on outer edges
3 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 74,488 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2017 13 Jun 20263 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 74,488 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall 185/60/15 (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)
11 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 64,465 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
11 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 64,465 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
6 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 55,435 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
8 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 47,880 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2014 13 Jun 20261 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 47,760 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
18 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 41,011 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2013 13 Jun 20266 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 33,337 MI
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AC08FPL was registered on 2008-05-15
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