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HK57 UKV

2008 Vauxhall VXR8

Silver Petrol 5967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

92,185 mi
Last recorded92,185 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall VXR856,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK57 UKV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2022 92,185 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub frame and suspension components have surface corrosion.

Fail 22 Mar 2022

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))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear sub frame and rear suspension components have surface corrosion.

Pass 24 Mar 2021 90,424 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 89,791 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 87,125 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 77,033 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 73,094 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE MARKED

Fail 22 Jun 2016 72,973 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)

FRONT NUMBER PLATE MARKED

Pass 13 Feb 2015 64,749 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 56,492 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 43,565 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 35,842 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 25,765 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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HK57 UKV is a 2008 Vauxhall VXR8 in Silver with a 5,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HK57 UKV, 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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HK57 UKV is a 2008 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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