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CE08 PXS

2008 Vauxhall VXR8

Grey Petrol 5967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

67,151 mi
Last recorded67,151 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall VXR856,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 PXS
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 67,151 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 66,853 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 66,694 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 65,428 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 63,399 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 61,646 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 61,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 61,436 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 56,585 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

cut in the o/s/r tyre

slight damage to the o/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Pass 4 Oct 2016 51,468 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 44,999 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

parking brake lever has slight travel but performed ok on test

Pass 2 Oct 2014 37,538 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 29,991 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust system slightly deteriorated

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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CE08 PXS is a 2008 Vauxhall VXR8 in Grey with a 5,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 CE08 PXS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CE08 PXS registered?

CE08 PXS is a 2008 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is CE08 PXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE08 PXS shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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