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B8 FSP

2009 Vauxhall VXR8

Grey Petrol 6162cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

84,744 mi
Last recorded84,744 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall VXR844,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 FSP
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,162cc
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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 84,744 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 81,602 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 70,526 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Jun 2023 66,359 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 66,045 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 61,876 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 55,516 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 46,838 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 44,764 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 38,790 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 38,790 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 32,709 miles

Rear exhaust clamp

Fail 11 Oct 2016 32,709 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear exhaust clamp

Pass 28 Aug 2015 28,623 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 31 Oct 2014 25,840 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 20,432 miles

N/S wiper blade starting to split,exhaust clamp broken N/S silencer(not blowing),both front tyres starting to crack on outer edges of tread(no beading or cording showing.

Pass 29 Aug 2012 17,668 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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B8 FSP is a 2009 Vauxhall VXR8 in Grey with a 6,162cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 B8 FSP, 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 B8 FSP registered?

B8 FSP is a 2009 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 20 July 2009.

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