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128,319 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded on inner faces . slight fluctuation on brake test (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres have low tread reading also badly cracked and perished in areas ..recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded near tank ()
Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded near tank ()
Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
front brake discs inner faces corroded
fuel pipes at rear corroded
offside wiperblade starting to split
Brake servo vacuum pipe excessively chafed (3.6.C.1b)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
front brake discs inner faces corroded
fuel pipes at rear corroded
offside wiperblade starting to split
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
exhaust noisey but cannot find another vehicle with the same spec to check with
fuel pipes at rear starting to corrode
offside indicator just within spec (flashing fast)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
engine oil leaks
offside indicators just within spec flashing fast
flashers flashing at approx 100 times a minute
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
flashers flashing at approx 100 times a minute
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
exhaust noisey, vehicle of same model not available to check with
front tyres worn on edges
offside front spot light not working
exhaust noisey, vehicle of same model not available to check with
front tyres worn on edges
offside front spot light not working
Rear brake discs corroded!
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Both front tyres haevily worn on edges!
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake discs corroded!
Small cracks in front brake discs
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
minor exhaust blows
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust baffle plates fitted to rear silencers
exhaust baffle plates fitted at time of retest
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
fluid leak from engine area
How Reliable is the Vauxhall VXR8?
Based on 9,079 MOT tests across 659 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BY57 BYE is a 2007 Vauxhall VXR8 in Black with a 5,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 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 BY57 BYE, 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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BY57 BYE is a 2007 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 5 September 2007.
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