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KE08 CHX

2008 Vauxhall VXR8

Grey Petrol 6162cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

156,767 mi
Last recorded156,767 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall VXR856,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE08 CHX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,162cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 156,767 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 153,503 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2024 153,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 150,761 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 147,335 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 144,766 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 141,690 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 141,682 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 132,314 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 120,714 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 120,710 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 109,089 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 90,658 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 77,907 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 57,072 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on edges

chips in screen

Pass 25 Jun 2013 44,539 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 36,415 miles

rear tyres near wear bars

Fail 26 Jun 2012 36,355 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

rear tyres near wear bars

Pass 23 Jun 2011 26,349 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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KE08 CHX is a 2008 Vauxhall VXR8 in Grey with a 6,162cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 KE08 CHX, 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 KE08 CHX registered?

KE08 CHX is a 2008 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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