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BK58 BJK

2008 Vauxhall VXR8

Black Petrol 6162cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

103,971 mi
Last recorded103,971 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall VXR856,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK58 BJK
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,162cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2022 103,971 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 98,964 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2020 95,485 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has a cut to its outer sidewall but not exposing any construction cords

Offside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 92,132 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective 2x centre exhaust rubber hangers perished (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low centre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low centre (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 92,043 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Leaking on sealing washer / joint into caliper (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective 2x centre exhaust rubber hangers perished (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low centre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low centre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2018 87,260 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 81,115 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 75,284 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 70,404 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 67,027 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2014 67,027 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 56,905 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 44,037 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 29,409 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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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BK58 BJK is a 2008 Vauxhall VXR8 in Black with a 6,162cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BK58 BJK, 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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BK58 BJK is a 2008 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 25 September 2008.

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