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GV08WYL
2008 VAUXHALL MERIVA
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration GV08WYL
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model MERIVA
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
17
Total Tests
12
Passes
5
Failures
70.59%
Pass Rate
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46 Total Defects Recorded
28 Feb 2023
Fail
Mileage: 171,422 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Inner 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
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective Corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has wear or free play but not considered excessive
8 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 158,183 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Some slight corrosion to pipe(s) (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
8 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 158,183 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Some slight corrosion to pipe(s) (1.1.11 (c))
11 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 153,484 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
9 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 149,929 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2021 24 Jun 20268 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 124,673 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front 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))
17 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 93,570 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
20 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 75,244 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2018 24 Jun 20264 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 65,553 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre wearing from inner edge
13 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 58,228 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
3 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 51,441 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2015 24 Jun 20263 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 51,441 MI
24 Jun 20264 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 45,366 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2014 24 Jun 20264 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 45,366 MI
24 Jun 20263 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 38,156 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2013 24 Jun 202618 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 31,387 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2012 24 Jun 202618 Apr 2011
Fail
Mileage: 31,387 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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GV08WYL was registered on 2008-05-20
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