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E3 HSV

2009 Vauxhall VXR8

Black Petrol 6162cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

96,943 mi
Last recorded96,943 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall VXR844,574 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 HSV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,162cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 20 Jun 2026 96,943 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2025 96,164 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 95,704 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2023 94,088 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 93,185 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 19 Jun 2021 91,273 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2020 89,539 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 86,273 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 82,920 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

both front brake discs are pitted on inner faces

Pass 25 Mar 2017 76,020 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 66,288 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 19 May 2015 57,869 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 57,868 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 52,941 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 42,581 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 34,014 miles

damage to nearside rear tyre inner wall

damage to offside rear tyre across tread

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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E3 HSV is a 2009 Vauxhall VXR8 in Black with a 6,162cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2009 Vauxhall VXR8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 44,574 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 E3 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 17 years old, this Vauxhall VXR8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E3 HSV registered?

E3 HSV is a 2009 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 21 August 2009.

Is E3 HSV safe to buy?

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