2008 Vauxhall Meriva 1.4L Petrol · AB08 LCP
2008 Vauxhall Meriva (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 76,193 miles. MOT valid until 29 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL MERIVA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,193 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AB08 LCP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/06/2026
- 76,193 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AB08 LCP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Meriva (AB08 LCP) between June 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
AB08 LCP Mileage History
- 18/06/202470,814 mi
- 17/06/202573,366 mi+2,552 mi
- 18/06/202573,367 mi+1 mi
- 16/06/202676,193 mi+2,826 mi
- 23/06/202676,193 mi
Average of roughly 2,673 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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