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2008 VAUXHALL MERIVA
General Information
- Registration FN08XYF
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model MERIVA
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expired 30 Jun 2021
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
1 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 102,438 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- both front tyres worn on inner edges
- engine noisy recommend further inspection
1 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 102,438 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake pipe excessively corroded center to o/s/r at hose (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Brake pipe excessively corroded center to n/s/r at hose (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box holed & center section heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested due to leak (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- both front tyres worn on inner edges
- engine noisy recommend further inspection
2 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 96,916 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front to rear all exhaust deteriorated has minor leaking of exhaust gases
- Rear exhaust silencer rubber mounting missing but exhaust supported
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
29 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 96,879 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front to rear all exhaust deteriorated has minor leaking of exhaust gases
- Rear exhaust silencer rubber mounting missing but exhaust supported
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
27 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 89,480 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Exhaust mounting rubber missing
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
26 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 89,451 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Exhaust mounting rubber missing
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
30 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 82,492 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
29 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 82,475 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases ex/box (7.1.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
16 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 74,451 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- play in inner steering rack joints
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear sidelight not working at start of test , working at end
16 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 74,451 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb not fitted correctly (1.8.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear sidelight not working at start of test , working at end
- play in inner steering rack joints
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
11 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 67,661 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
26 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 61,242 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2015 5 Jun 202610 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 53,154 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jun 2014 5 Jun 202614 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 41,709 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2013 5 Jun 202631 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 29,716 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2012 5 Jun 20265 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 28,553 MI
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FN08XYF was registered on 2008-04-04
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