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KY08 UPL

2008 Vauxhall VXR8

Grey Petrol 5967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

96,716 mi
Last recorded96,716 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall VXR856,586 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY08 UPL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,967cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2019 96,716 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 96,486 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 95,461 miles

EXHAUST BRACKETS WEAK

Pass 30 Mar 2016 90,456 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit CRACKS IN SIDEWALL (INNER) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 71,494 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 67,221 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 60,700 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 60,674 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 54,607 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 43,617 miles

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

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

nearside damaged

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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KY08 UPL is a 2008 Vauxhall VXR8 in Grey with a 5,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 KY08 UPL, 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 KY08 UPL registered?

KY08 UPL is a 2008 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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