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EN07 ELV

2007 Vauxhall VXR8

Black Petrol 5967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

91,503 mi
Last recorded91,503 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Vauxhall VXR857,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN07 ELV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 91,503 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 86,647 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 82,516 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 79,719 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

nearside & offside front tyres worn on the inner edge

Fail 4 Apr 2023 79,703 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front BOTH tyres showing signs of wear on inner edge

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake surface area rusty on inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 79,682 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 76,824 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 74,275 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 62,550 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 57,670 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 26 Jul 2017 55,464 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 52,885 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 52,836 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre low on tread 1.6 mm

Pass 29 Jul 2015 48,317 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2014 42,534 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 36,511 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 29,588 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Jun 2012 29,588 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 23,409 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 17,025 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 Jun 2010 17,024 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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EN07 ELV is a 2007 Vauxhall VXR8 in Black with a 5,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 EN07 ELV, 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 EN07 ELV registered?

EN07 ELV is a 2007 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 15 June 2007.

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