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KB07 YJY

2007 Vauxhall VXR8

Black Petrol 5967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

172,975 mi
Last recorded172,975 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 2007 Vauxhall VXR857,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB07 YJY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2021 172,975 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 167,072 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2019 167,063 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Engine MIL indicates a malfunction

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 159,600 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 155,022 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 148,881 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 145,310 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 130,426 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 109,977 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 77,917 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 71,730 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 71,091 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 66,977 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

anti-lock braking system light on

engine management light on

Fail 19 Feb 2013 66,898 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

anti-lock braking system light on

engine management light on

Fail 2 Mar 2012 59,098 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 59,098 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 51,567 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 43,904 miles

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)

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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KB07 YJY is a 2007 Vauxhall VXR8 in Black with a 5,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KB07 YJY, 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 KB07 YJY registered?

KB07 YJY is a 2007 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 27 July 2007.

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