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HSV 726

2008 Vauxhall VXR8

Red Petrol 5967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

30,310 mi
Last recorded30,310 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall VXR856,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHSV 726
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 24 Sep 2025 30,310 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 28,873 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 26,028 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 24,294 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 19,897 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 17,360 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 14,092 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 7,515 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 6,480 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 6,474 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 6,246 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 6,240 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 5,883 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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HSV 726 is a 2008 Vauxhall VXR8 in Red with a 5,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HSV 726, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HSV 726?

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What year was HSV 726 registered?

HSV 726 is a 2008 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 22 April 2008.

Is HSV 726 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HSV 726 shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HSV 726 have outstanding finance?

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