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GL57 OYW

2008 Vauxhall VXR8

Grey Petrol 5967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32,508 mi
Last recorded32,508 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2013
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall VXR856,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL57 OYW
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,967cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2013 32,508 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 32,508 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 25,927 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 25,927 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 23,629 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 21,718 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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GL57 OYW is a 2008 Vauxhall VXR8 in Grey with a 5,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GL57 OYW, 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 GL57 OYW registered?

GL57 OYW is a 2008 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 24 January 2008.

Is GL57 OYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL57 OYW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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