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2008 VAUXHALL MERIVA
General Information
- Registration GV08GJO
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model MERIVA
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expired 16 Jun 2026
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 92,840 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
17 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 83,852 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
17 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 83,852 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
11 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 75,239 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)
- Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (2.4.G.2)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
11 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 75,239 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
4 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 66,776 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
4 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 66,776 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Battery insecure (1.9.1)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) of steering rack (2.2.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear exhaust heat shield insecure
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
20 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 58,751 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2017 16 Jun 202620 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 58,751 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
21 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 50,783 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2016 16 Jun 202621 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 50,783 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
25 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 41,687 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 41,687 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
24 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 33,744 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
18 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 24,268 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2013 16 Jun 202628 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 18,334 MI
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GV08GJO was registered on 2008-06-16
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