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J60 HSV

2007 Vauxhall VXR8

Blue Petrol 5967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

74,052 mi
Last recorded74,052 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Vauxhall VXR857,838 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ60 HSV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 74,052 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 69,398 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 69,319 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 69,319 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 69,204 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 69,204 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2022 69,194 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 69,060 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 68,341 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 65,765 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 63,474 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' below drivers view (8.3.1d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 61,985 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2016 60,195 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 57,574 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 54,480 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 51,673 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 47,248 miles

different size tyres front to rear

exhaust very noisy

Pass 11 May 2011 43,714 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 37,465 miles

advise very slight play at bottom of steering columb to rack

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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J60 HSV is a 2007 Vauxhall VXR8 in Blue 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 J60 HSV, 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 J60 HSV registered?

J60 HSV is a 2007 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 5 September 2007.

Is J60 HSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J60 HSV shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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