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8 SYD

2007 Vauxhall VXR8

Grey Petrol 5967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,604 mi
Last recorded62,604 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Vauxhall VXR857,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8 SYD
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 62,604 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS & OS inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

both front exhaust catalyst flanges corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2024 61,258 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS & OS inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 59,837 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS & OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective NS & OS (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

parking brake lever has movement indicating incorrect adjustment

Fail 24 Aug 2023 59,830 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS & OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective NS & OS (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

parking brake lever has movement indicating incorrect adjustment

Pass 15 Aug 2022 57,920 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Aug 2022 57,911 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.54mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 56,427 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 55,456 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS & OS inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 53,247 miles

Front both top suspension bearings

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 51,125 miles

rear exhaust flanges corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2017 49,105 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2016 46,072 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 43,541 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Aug 2015 43,529 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 40,442 miles

Both rear exhaust clamps corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 37,298 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 32,798 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 13 Jun 2011 29,452 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 24,621 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 24,621 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 SYD is a 2007 Vauxhall VXR8 in Grey with a 5,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2007 Vauxhall VXR8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 57,838 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SYD, 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 19 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 SYD registered?

8 SYD is a 2007 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 19 June 2007.

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