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ARK 39S

2009 Vauxhall VXR8

Grey Petrol 6162cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

7,979 mi
Last recorded7,979 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall VXR844,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARK 39S
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,162cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 7,979 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 7,832 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 7,485 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 6,993 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 6,759 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 6,447 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 6,200 miles

Nearside Front Tyre edges badly cracking

Offside Front Tyre edges badly cracking

Pass 10 Sep 2015 5,734 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front advise nearside front tyre cracked and perished

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front advise offside front tyre cracked and perished

Pass 5 Sep 2014 5,307 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2013 5,147 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 4,588 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 4,588 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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ARK 39S is a 2009 Vauxhall VXR8 in Grey with a 6,162cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 ARK 39S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ARK 39S registered?

ARK 39S is a 2009 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is ARK 39S safe to buy?

The MOT history for ARK 39S shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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