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JO54 HSV

2008 Vauxhall VXR8

Grey Petrol 5967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

78,437 mi
Last recorded78,437 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall VXR856,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJO54 HSV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 78,437 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

NSF bottom ball joint rubber bush split

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jun 2026 78,437 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))

Front tyres worn on edges

NSF bottom ball joint rubber bush split

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 77,620 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 77,518 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 77,005 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 75,710 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2022 75,710 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 19 May 2021 71,243 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 64,712 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 59,185 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 56,313 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 55,602 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 52,383 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 47,192 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 42,970 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 41,123 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 35,060 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 28,553 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside and offside front tyres cracking on tread

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner edge

nearside rear tyre cracking on tread

Fail 7 Sep 2012 28,553 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside and offside front tyres cracking on tread

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner edge

nearside rear tyre cracking on tread

Pass 31 Aug 2011 23,052 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
Full Vauxhall VXR8 reliability report

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JO54 HSV is a 2008 Vauxhall VXR8 in Grey with a 5,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 JO54 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 18 years old, this Vauxhall VXR8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JO54 HSV registered?

JO54 HSV is a 2008 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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