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K155 HSV

2007 Vauxhall VXR8

Red Petrol 5967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

90,711 mi
Last recorded90,711 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Vauxhall VXR857,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK155 HSV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 90,711 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 89,807 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 88,408 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 85,356 miles

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 28 Sep 2020 76,431 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 75,664 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 72,694 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Jul 2015 70,797 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2014 64,382 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 56,765 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 49,538 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 37,543 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 30,168 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 29,879 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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K155 HSV is a 2007 Vauxhall VXR8 in Red with a 5,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 K155 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of K155 HSV?

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What year was K155 HSV registered?

K155 HSV is a 2007 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 24 July 2007.

Is K155 HSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for K155 HSV shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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