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H10 DRA

2008 Vauxhall VXR8

Black Petrol 5967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

75,024 mi
Last recorded75,024 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall VXR856,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH10 DRA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 75,024 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2024 75,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 72,640 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 68,809 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2022 68,809 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 66,067 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 63,722 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 63,722 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2019 58,492 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 54,393 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 51,194 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 46,219 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 40,868 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 35,231 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 30,242 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres slight cracking NO cords/ply showing at time of mot

Pass 25 Jan 2012 24,297 miles

both front tyres perished

Fail 23 Jan 2012 24,297 miles

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

both front tyres perished

Pass 18 Jan 2011 18,545 miles

brakes checked by decelerometer due to limited slip rear differential

slight perishing to front tyres on outer edges

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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H10 DRA is a 2008 Vauxhall VXR8 in Black with a 5,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 H10 DRA, 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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H10 DRA is a 2008 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 26 January 2008.

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