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8 PCJ

2009 Vauxhall VXR8

Black Petrol 6162cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

89,552 mi
Last recorded89,552 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall VXR844,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration8 PCJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,162cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 31 Jul 2025 89,552 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 89,191 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 88,667 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 88,056 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 87,838 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 87,706 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 87,480 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 85,644 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 79,158 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 71,593 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 61,857 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 54,819 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 45,299 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 36,777 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall VXR8?

Based on 9,079 MOT tests across 659 vehicles.

84.6%
Pass Rate
3,311
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
659
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 148
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 135
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 69
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 50
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 49
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8 PCJ is a 2009 Vauxhall VXR8 in Black with a 6,162cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2009 Vauxhall VXR8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 44,574 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall VXR8 fails its MOT is suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint, accounting for 148 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 8 PCJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall VXR8 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 17 years old, this Vauxhall VXR8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 8 PCJ registered?

8 PCJ is a 2009 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 14 August 2009.

Is 8 PCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8 PCJ shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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