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2008 VAUXHALL MERIVA
General Information
- Registration SL08WHV
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model MERIVA
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1364cc
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- Expired 24 Nov 2023
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 96,349 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears front section (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
22 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 96,344 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle boot (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears front section (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
24 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 91,909 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rears (5.3.2 (b))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts ()
23 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 91,909 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rears (5.3.2 (b))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts ()
25 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 88,241 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2021 11 Jun 202625 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 88,241 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt CLIP (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
2 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 84,684 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 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))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
30 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 84,684 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged RING (1.6 (e)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- 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))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
4 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 80,117 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2019 11 Jun 20264 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 80,117 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
14 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 76,400 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2018 11 Jun 20269 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 76,331 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
7 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 76,331 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Battery insecure (1.9.1)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pre made flex pipe (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
18 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 72,093 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
17 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 72,082 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box (7.1.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
21 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 63,634 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)
21 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 63,634 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)
2 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 52,520 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2015 11 Jun 20262 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 52,520 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
23 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 42,148 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 42,139 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 31,223 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2013Advisory 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)
16 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 21,320 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2012 11 Jun 202623 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 18,267 MI
Expiry date: 22 Feb 2012 11 Jun 202623 Feb 2011
Fail
Mileage: 18,266 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- 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)
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SL08WHV was registered on 2008-04-02
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