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L23 HSV

2008 Vauxhall VXR8

Black Petrol 6162cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

67,513 mi
Last recorded67,513 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall VXR856,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL23 HSV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,162cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 67,513 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 60,555 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 54,344 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 49,134 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 46,044 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 45,656 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 44,545 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 42,406 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 40,080 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 36,460 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 33,769 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 27,755 miles

Front brake discs corroded.

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 2 May 2014 27,755 miles

Front brake discs corroded.

Pass 25 Apr 2013 22,890 miles

front tyres cracking on edges

Pass 27 Apr 2012 16,985 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 14,095 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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L23 HSV is a 2008 Vauxhall VXR8 in Black with a 6,162cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 L23 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L23 HSV?

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What year was L23 HSV registered?

L23 HSV is a 2008 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 18 September 2008.

Is L23 HSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L23 HSV shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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