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BE57 HSV

2008 Vauxhall VXR8

White Petrol 6162cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

40,042 mi
Last recorded40,042 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall VXR856,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBE57 HSV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,162cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 40,042 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2025 38,233 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 35,851 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 35,336 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 34,063 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 33,863 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 30,870 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 29,091 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 28,089 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 26,593 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 26,593 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 24,592 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 24,589 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 20,176 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 17,530 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 14,808 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 13,117 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 12,646 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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BE57 HSV is a 2008 Vauxhall VXR8 in White with a 6,162cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 BE57 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BE57 HSV registered?

BE57 HSV is a 2008 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is BE57 HSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BE57 HSV shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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