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B16 HSV

2008 Vauxhall VXR8

Silver Petrol 5967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2025
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

168,553 mi
Last recorded168,553 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall VXR856,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 HSV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 18 Jan 2024 168,553 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 159,826 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 153,267 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 151,251 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 150,904 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 150,652 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 149,916 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 121,089 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 80,261 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 46,113 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 43,288 miles

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 16 May 2011 36,931 miles

Coolant leak

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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B16 HSV is a 2008 Vauxhall VXR8 in Silver with a 5,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2008 Vauxhall VXR8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 56,586 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 B16 HSV, 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 18 years old, this Vauxhall VXR8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B16 HSV registered?

B16 HSV is a 2008 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is B16 HSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for B16 HSV shows 12 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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