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GEN 551S

2009 Vauxhall VXR8

Red Petrol 6162cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

51,624 mi
Last recorded51,624 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall VXR844,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGEN 551S
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,162cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2018 51,624 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 45,257 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 42,709 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 285 35 zr 19 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 285 35 zr 19 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Aug 2016 42,709 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 285 35 zr 19 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 285 35 zr 19 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 37,283 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 25,151 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)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 17,696 miles

both front tyres side walls starting to perish

Pass 9 Aug 2012 12,025 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 11,165 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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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GEN 551S is a 2009 Vauxhall VXR8 in Red with a 6,162cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GEN 551S, 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 GEN 551S registered?

GEN 551S is a 2009 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 31 July 2009.

Is GEN 551S safe to buy?

The MOT history for GEN 551S shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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