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H3 XCL

2009 Vauxhall VXR8

Red Petrol 6162cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

121,032 mi
Last recorded121,032 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall VXR844,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH3 XCL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,162cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 121,032 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 120,361 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 119,065 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 119,065 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 118,122 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2022 118,116 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 111,331 miles

Offside Front tyre smooth on inner edge

Pass 3 Feb 2020 100,565 miles

Nearside Front suspension top mounting would benefit from attention

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 84,583 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 65,690 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 48,757 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 46,965 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 42,285 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2015 42,281 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 38,581 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 30,226 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 20,866 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)

both front tyres slightly perished

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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H3 XCL is a 2009 Vauxhall VXR8 in Red with a 6,162cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 H3 XCL, 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 H3 XCL registered?

H3 XCL is a 2009 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 3 September 2009.

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