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SL08GRX
2008 VAUXHALL MERIVA
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1248cc
General Information
- Registration SL08GRX
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model MERIVA
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1248cc
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18
Total Tests
12
Passes
6
Failures
66.67%
Pass Rate
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76 Total Defects Recorded
6 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 124,813 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
- off side headlamp loose
- nearside rear bumper damaged
- exhaust heat shield insecure
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205-50-16w (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
7 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 109,353 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
25 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 109,353 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner disc face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
6 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 108,129 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel BOTH INNER TRACK ROD ENDS (2.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ALL FOUR FRONT SPLIT (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
6 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 108,129 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel BOTH INNER TRACK ROD ENDS (2.3 (a) (i))
- Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ALL FOUR FRONT SPLIT (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
10 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 105,292 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2020 11 Jun 202626 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 105,290 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front-rear (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front-rear (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- heatsheild insecure
26 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 103,894 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2019 11 Jun 202630 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 103,862 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
23 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 101,082 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
23 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 97,277 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
20 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 92,059 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2016 11 Jun 202627 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 73,677 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2015 11 Jun 202627 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 73,677 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside 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)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
28 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 57,650 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
26 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 57,650 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
- 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)
- Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
15 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 46,419 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2013 11 Jun 202629 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 40,330 MI
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SL08GRX was registered on 2008-03-29
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