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E8 HSV

2008 Vauxhall VXR8

Red Petrol 5967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,976 mi
Last recorded81,976 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall VXR856,586 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE8 HSV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 4 Feb 2026 81,976 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 79,980 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 79,402 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 79,291 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 77,194 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 75,224 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 68,142 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 59,544 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 56,294 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 51,303 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 45,106 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 40,106 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 34,313 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 26,845 miles

play in lower arm bush

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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E8 HSV is a 2008 Vauxhall VXR8 in Red with a 5,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E8 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 18 years old, this Vauxhall VXR8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E8 HSV?

You can check the full history of E8 HSV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was E8 HSV registered?

E8 HSV is a 2008 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 9 June 2008.

Is E8 HSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E8 HSV shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E8 HSV have outstanding finance?

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