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2008 VAUXHALL MERIVA
General Information
- Registration FN08LVR
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model MERIVA
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 12 Mar 2027
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
2 Mar 2026
Pass
Mileage: 95,658 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- rear axle corroded
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
13 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 92,456 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
10 Mar 2025
Fail
Mileage: 92,292 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Coolant leak from coolant bottle ()
- Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
5 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 81,472 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front front wing and bumper slightly damaged
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
2 Mar 2024
Fail
Mileage: 81,364 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front front wing and bumper slightly damaged
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
7 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 61,824 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
3 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 61,820 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
17 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 59,917 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view ZONE B CRACK (3.2 (a) (i))
13 May 2022
Fail
Mileage: 59,852 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened DELAM S\B AND H\B DOWN (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened DELAM (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view ZONE B CRACK (3.2 (a) (i))
28 May 2021
Pass
Mileage: 52,416 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Heat shield insecure
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
24 May 2021
Fail
Mileage: 52,416 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Coil spring fractured or broken Both (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Heat shield insecure
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
5 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 49,692 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2021 4 Jun 20264 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 44,573 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2020 4 Jun 20266 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 40,320 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2019 4 Jun 20261 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 36,814 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2018 4 Jun 20262 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 32,322 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2017 4 Jun 20264 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 28,200 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2016 4 Jun 20265 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 24,697 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2015 4 Jun 20268 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 22,077 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2014 4 Jun 20267 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 22,077 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
2 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 16,793 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2013 4 Jun 20263 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 13,030 MI
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FN08LVR was registered on 2008-03-04
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