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EU09 UBF

2009 Vauxhall VXR8

Black Petrol 6162cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

78,906 mi
Last recorded78,906 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall VXR844,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU09 UBF
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,162cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2023 78,906 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 78,013 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 75,271 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 73,087 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 69,811 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 69,811 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 68,580 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 62,819 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 57,212 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 57,212 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Sep 2015 57,195 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Offside front lower rear ball joint has slight play (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 48,553 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 36,429 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 22,875 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 22,870 miles

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

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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EU09 UBF is a 2009 Vauxhall VXR8 in Black with a 6,162cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 EU09 UBF, 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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EU09 UBF is a 2009 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 23 July 2009.

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