2008 Vauxhall Meriva 1.4L Petrol · LL08 DWD

The vehicle's overall roadworthiness status is currently non-roadworthy , as the MOT record demonstrates a clear and persistent trend of failure. The most recent test on 2025-01-30 at 91,433 miles was passed, but the failure on 2025-01-28 at 91,432 miles indicates that the car has not been maintained for a full year. The failure in January 2024 at 88,066 miles further confirms that the vehicle has been in service for over two years without a satisfactory MOT, suggesting that the owner has likely failed to perform routine servicing. The mileage pattern reveals a significant gap between the vehicle's age and its recorded performance. With approximately 18 years old, the car has accumulated 91,433 miles, which is roughly 5,080 miles per year. While this mileage is low for its age, it is not low enough to be considered "clean" or "stressed" in the way that would indicate a mechanical failure; rather, it suggests that the car has been driven for a long period with minimal wear on critical components like suspension, brakes, or drivetrain parts. The absence of defects in the recent tests, despite the failure in January 2024, implies that the owner may have been careless or that the vehicle has been driven in an environment where wear is not detected. Given the recurring history of failures and the lack of recent maintenance, a buyer must inspect the vehicle in person to identify any structural risks or mechanical issues. The most likely causes of these failures are worn-out suspension components, binding brakes, or structural corrosion. The owner should check for corrosion on the suspension bushings and brake discs, inspect the wheel alignment and suspension bushings for excessive play, and examine the exhaust system for emissions. If the owner has not performed a full inspection within the last six months, the vehicle risks being unsafe for long-term use.