MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
51,624 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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)
both front tyres side walls starting to perish
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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How do I check the history of GEN 551S?
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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.
Does GEN 551S have outstanding finance?
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