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SW08HFL
2008 VAUXHALL MERIVA
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1364cc
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- Registration SW08HFL
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model MERIVA
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1364cc
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
13
Passes
9
Failures
59.09%
Pass Rate
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128 Total Defects Recorded
23 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 110,428 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jul 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- o/s/f door handle damaged
- engine noise/chain
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack knuckles (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- o/s main beam aiming down
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
22 Jun 2023
Fail
Mileage: 110,428 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box rusted through/poor (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- rear exhaust mounts rusted off
- o/s/f door handle damaged
- o/s main beam aiming down
- engine noise/chain
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack knuckles (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
5 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 107,585 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jul 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
5 Jul 2022
Fail
Mileage: 107,585 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
12 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 105,325 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases main silencer (6.1.2 (a))
10 Jul 2021
Fail
Mileage: 105,325 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases main silencer (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
30 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 102,282 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Exhaust corroded
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
30 Jun 2020
Fail
Mileage: 102,282 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Exhaust corroded
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))
9 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 99,384 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
8 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 99,384 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
18 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 94,056 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
16 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 94,058 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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 Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no beam pattern (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
14 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 90,061 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
14 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 90,061 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)
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mounts broken from silencer (7.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
27 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 84,082 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
27 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 84,082 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
14 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 78,765 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
14 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 78,765 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
29 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 73,774 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 58,647 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2014 13 Jun 202622 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 45,299 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2013 13 Jun 202611 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 30,670 MI
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SW08HFL was registered on 2008-05-29
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