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B1 VXL

2007 Vauxhall VXR8

Red Petrol 5967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

105,357 mi
Last recorded105,357 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Vauxhall VXR857,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB1 VXL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 105,357 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 97,338 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close too limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close too limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 90,304 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 83,377 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 79,258 miles

under sealed

Pass 9 Oct 2020 76,395 miles

Rear tyres getting close to legal limit

Pass 4 Nov 2019 74,423 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 72,590 miles

all tyres perished in tread

Pass 14 Dec 2017 69,124 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 69,122 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 51,353 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)

nearside front tyre perrishing on the outter edge

offside front tyre perrishing on the outter edge

Fail 11 Nov 2013 51,353 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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)

nearside front tyre perrishing on the outter edge

offside front tyre perrishing on the outter edge

Pass 3 Jun 2013 50,054 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 44,424 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 36,723 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 32,548 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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B1 VXL is a 2007 Vauxhall VXR8 in Red with a 5,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 B1 VXL, 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 B1 VXL registered?

B1 VXL is a 2007 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 3 July 2007.

Is B1 VXL safe to buy?

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