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E5 VXR

2007 Vauxhall VXR8

Red Petrol 5967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

57,844 mi
Last recorded57,844 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
Typical for 2007 Vauxhall VXR857,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE5 VXR
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,967cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2019 57,844 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 57,351 miles

Hand brake has travel

Pass 19 Jul 2017 56,400 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 54,866 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 54,544 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 51,673 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 48,269 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 48,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 45,076 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 45,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 41,549 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 32,931 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 25,171 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 25,171 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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E5 VXR is a 2007 Vauxhall VXR8 in Red with a 5,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 E5 VXR, 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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What year was E5 VXR registered?

E5 VXR is a 2007 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 27 July 2007.

Is E5 VXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E5 VXR shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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