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GF08 PZT

2008 Vauxhall VXR8

Black Petrol 5967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

112,819 mi
Last recorded112,819 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall VXR856,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 PZT
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 112,819 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2025 112,781 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Outside pad very thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 108,074 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 99,059 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 26 Jul 2022 99,055 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link boots (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm outer joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear arm outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Jul 2021 89,764 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 89,764 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt FRONT arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 87,484 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 82,874 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 76,103 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 2 Oct 2018 76,099 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 28 Oct 2017 73,570 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 66,445 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 66,445 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 64,771 miles

Item removed from drivers view prior to test

Fail 25 Jan 2016 64,769 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very near limit (3.5.1g)

Item removed from drivers view prior to test

Nearside Front tyre very worn on edges of tread

Offside Front tyre very worn on edges of tread

front bumper insecure

Pass 21 Jan 2015 55,024 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 43,681 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 37,317 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 37,317 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 28,777 miles

both front tyres perished

Pass 20 Apr 2011 26,416 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 26,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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GF08 PZT is a 2008 Vauxhall VXR8 in Black with a 5,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2008 Vauxhall VXR8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 56,586 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 GF08 PZT, 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 18 years old, this Vauxhall VXR8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GF08 PZT registered?

GF08 PZT is a 2008 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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