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SC53RMZ
2004 VAUXHALL MERIVA
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration SC53RMZ
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model MERIVA
- Year 2004
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
13
Passes
7
Failures
65%
Pass Rate
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86 Total Defects Recorded
22 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 131,627 MI
Expiry date: 21 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- all 4 brake discs inner surfaces badly corroded
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect strut (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect strut (5.3.2 (b))
- 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 (1.1.11 (c))
- Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
14 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 131,627 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect strut (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect strut (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- all 4 brake discs inner surfaces badly corroded
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
10 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 122,677 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- both front brake discs inner surfaces badly corroded
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
24 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 122,644 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
- Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- both front brake discs inner surfaces badly corroded
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
19 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 110,283 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak ()
- coolant level low
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
21 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 95,798 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- eml on
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
18 Dec 2015
Fail
Mileage: 95,798 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle (7.1.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- eml on
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
6 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 81,842 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2016 6 Jun 20266 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 81,841 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
24 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 74,425 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
20 Jan 2014
Fail
Mileage: 74,423 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
25 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 69,592 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2014 6 Jun 202624 Jan 2013
Fail
Mileage: 69,589 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
27 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 63,330 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
26 Jan 2012
Fail
Mileage: 63,325 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 54,970 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
7 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 46,599 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
20 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 37,092 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 28,419 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2009 6 Jun 202617 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 20,155 MI
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SC53RMZ was registered on 2004-01-30
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