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HY57 LXV

2007 Vauxhall VXR8

Black Petrol 5967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

104,352 mi
Last recorded104,352 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Vauxhall VXR857,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY57 LXV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 104,352 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2025 104,245 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 103,381 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 102,887 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 100,215 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 100,124 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 Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 96,940 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 92,821 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Nov 2019 92,812 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 88,901 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Oct 2017 85,355 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 85,104 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 83,596 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 80,563 miles

both rear tyres on 3mm

o/s/f coil spring corroded around shocker seat

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Oct 2013 75,081 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 75,072 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 67,415 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 64,710 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 51,792 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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HY57 LXV is a 2007 Vauxhall VXR8 in Black with a 5,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 HY57 LXV, 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 HY57 LXV registered?

HY57 LXV is a 2007 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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