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FE59 LPZ

2009 Vauxhall VXR8

Grey Petrol 6162cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

98,025 mi
Last recorded98,025 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall VXR844,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE59 LPZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,162cc
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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 98,025 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front and rear suspension components all showing signs of corrision

Pass 21 Jun 2024 96,359 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 92,741 miles

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension components rusty

Fail 6 Jul 2023 92,741 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged Insecure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension components rusty

Pass 22 Jun 2022 89,262 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 85,618 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 84,589 miles

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 79,252 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 74,427 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 67,693 miles

Under trays fitted

Engine covers fitted

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 66,424 miles

Engine Covers Fitted

Under Trays Fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2016 66,420 miles

Engine covers fitted

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under trays fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2015 61,476 miles

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

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

heat shield around brake pipes(under bonnet in poor condition

wiring loose around bulk head (by steering column)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 53,109 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 48,261 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 39,208 miles

both front tyres begining to perish

Pass 15 Jun 2012 24,717 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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FE59 LPZ is a 2009 Vauxhall VXR8 in Grey with a 6,162cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 FE59 LPZ, 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 FE59 LPZ registered?

FE59 LPZ is a 2009 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 7 September 2009.

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