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FA57 RNL

2007 Vauxhall VXR8

Multi-colour Petrol 5967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

117,445 mi
Last recorded117,445 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2023
Typical for 2007 Vauxhall VXR857,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA57 RNL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2007
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2023 117,445 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 116,436 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 116,014 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 112,029 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 108,292 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 105,398 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 103,588 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 100,415 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Sep 2015 100,415 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 92,938 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 81,098 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 81,098 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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 14 Sep 2012 68,381 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 15 Sep 2011 55,925 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 40,736 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 28,424 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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FA57 RNL is a 2007 Vauxhall VXR8 in Multi-colour with a 5,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 FA57 RNL, 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 FA57 RNL registered?

FA57 RNL is a 2007 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 26 September 2007.

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