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2008 VAUXHALL MERIVA
General Information
- Registration GD57GXW
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model MERIVA
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1364cc
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- Expired 05 Jul 2026
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MOT History 13 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
5 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 100,637 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low unable to adjust either manually or with automatic adjuster (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMIT, abnormal wear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
8 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 92,407 MI
Expiry date: 7 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside/offside ()
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
23 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 92,115 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside/offside ()
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit/ requires replacement (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
22 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 86,932 MI
Expiry date: 21 Apr 2018 5 Jul 202613 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 86,749 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
24 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 76,636 MI
Expiry date: 23 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
14 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 76,634 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
18 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 65,153 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2016 5 Jul 202618 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 52,731 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2015 5 Jul 202621 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 39,225 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
21 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 39,225 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
7 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 24,274 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2013 5 Jul 20261 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 17,070 MI
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GD57GXW was registered on 2008-02-11
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