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C13 JKH

2008 Vauxhall VXR8

Black Petrol 5967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

95,197 mi
Last recorded95,197 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall VXR856,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC13 JKH
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,967cc
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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 95,197 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Aug 2024 88,903 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 86,777 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 82,828 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 77,961 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 74,607 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 74,500 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 74,367 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 73,435 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 72,627 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 72,010 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 70,745 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 63,999 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2012 63,972 miles

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

Offside 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)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 42,555 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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C13 JKH is a 2008 Vauxhall VXR8 in Black with a 5,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 C13 JKH, 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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What year was C13 JKH registered?

C13 JKH is a 2008 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 6 May 2008.

Is C13 JKH safe to buy?

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