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2008 Vauxhall Meriva 1.4L Petrol · R22 DAX

R22 DAX

2008 Vauxhall Meriva (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 2008. Recorded mileage 118,565 miles. MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.

Make & Model
VAUXHALL MERIVA
Year / Origin
2008 · Reading
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 26 Feb 2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
Recorded Mileage
118,565 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.4L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 26 Feb 2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Mar 2027
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2008
Engine
1364cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The overall roadworthiness status is stable, with the most recent test on 19 February 2026 passing with no recorded defects. The maintenance trend shows a consistent pattern of passing and failing on the same date each year, with the 2026 test at 118,565 miles being the latest and cleanest. The mileage pattern reflects a typical 18-year-old vehicle at roughly 6,587 miles per year. There is no notable gap or rapid accumulation; the readings are evenly spaced across the year. The two failed tests in February 2026 and February 2025 both recorded 118,518 and 112,022 miles respectively, with no defects noted. A buyer should inspect the suspension bushes and coil springs for wear, as the record shows two separate failures without defects. The brake discs and calipers should be examined for binding or excessive wear, given the recurring failures. Structural rust should be checked, especially around the wheel arches and underbody, as the vehicle has been in use for over a decade.
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R22 DAX Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 19/02/2026
  • 118,565 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)

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R22 DAX MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Sept 2026, 04:03
MOT Analysis

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 (R22 DAX) between February 2024 and February 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 19 February 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 (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 25 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 Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))”.

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R22 DAX Mileage History

  1. 19/02/2024105,795 mi
  2. 18/02/2025112,022 mi+6,227 mi
  3. 19/02/2025112,024 mi+2 mi
  4. 13/02/2026118,518 mi+6,494 mi
  5. 19/02/2026118,565 mi+47 mi

Average of roughly 6,380 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
75
/ 100 · Good
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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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