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F7 OOV

2009 Vauxhall VXR8

Red Petrol 6162cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

28,716 mi
Last recorded28,716 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall VXR844,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF7 OOV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,162cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 28,716 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 28,369 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 27,978 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 27,614 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 27,115 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 27,095 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 26,364 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 25,598 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 23,967 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 22,411 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 22,410 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 20,784 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 17,466 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 17,466 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 16,939 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 16,196 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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F7 OOV is a 2009 Vauxhall VXR8 in Red with a 6,162cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 F7 OOV, 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 F7 OOV registered?

F7 OOV is a 2009 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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