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BV57 YBY

2007 Vauxhall VXR8

Grey Petrol 5967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

64,386 mi
Last recorded64,386 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Vauxhall VXR857,838 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV57 YBY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 64,386 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Mar 2026 64,319 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 55,779 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 53,943 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 52,447 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 49,354 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 49,334 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 49,041 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 47,809 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 45,854 miles

Front windscreen has slight damage

Pass 9 Jul 2015 40,931 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 29,442 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 24,205 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 22,437 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 19,330 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 12 Oct 2010 15,532 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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BV57 YBY is a 2007 Vauxhall VXR8 in Grey with a 5,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 BV57 YBY, 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 BV57 YBY registered?

BV57 YBY is a 2007 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 31 October 2007.

Is BV57 YBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV57 YBY shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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