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HJ57 GMY

2007 Vauxhall VXR8

Black Petrol 5967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,224 mi
Last recorded60,224 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Vauxhall VXR857,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ57 GMY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 60,224 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 58,139 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 55,796 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 55,119 miles

corrision on rear subframe

Fail 4 Jan 2023 55,117 miles

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

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

corrision on rear subframe

Pass 4 Jan 2022 53,364 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 50,232 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 43,606 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 38,141 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 32,954 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 31,461 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

power steering hose slight weep

Pass 25 Jun 2015 27,797 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 23 Jun 2015 27,797 miles

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

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 23,591 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 20,867 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 20,867 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 17,498 miles

cut in n/s/r tyre tread

rear brakes noisey

Fail 5 Jul 2011 14,672 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 14,672 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 10,671 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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HJ57 GMY is a 2007 Vauxhall VXR8 in Black with a 5,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2007 Vauxhall VXR8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 57,838 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 HJ57 GMY, 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 19 years old, this Vauxhall VXR8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HJ57 GMY registered?

HJ57 GMY is a 2007 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 7 September 2007.

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