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C8 HSV

2007 Vauxhall VXR8

Black Petrol 5967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,947 mi
Last recorded68,947 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
Typical for 2007 Vauxhall VXR857,838 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 HSV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2021 68,947 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 68,545 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 67,822 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 64,990 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 62,333 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 58,896 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 52,531 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 42,785 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 39,378 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 39,129 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 34,360 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 28,034 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 27,922 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside front tyre cuts to inside tyre wall but not to cords

Pass 22 Sep 2010 16,315 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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C8 HSV is a 2007 Vauxhall VXR8 in Black with a 5,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 C8 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 19 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 C8 HSV registered?

C8 HSV is a 2007 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 14 September 2007.

Is C8 HSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for C8 HSV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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