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L3 HSV

2014 Vauxhall VXR8

White Petrol 6162cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

35,049 mi
Last recorded35,049 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 Vauxhall VXR834,975 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL3 HSV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,162cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 35,049 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 32,045 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

REAR SILENCER CORRODED

Pass 2 Aug 2023 29,126 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear silencer corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2022 26,104 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 23,503 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 21,642 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 18,174 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 16,796 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 16,795 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 14,573 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 14,573 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner & outer edges.

Offside Front tyre worn on inner & outer edges.

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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L3 HSV is a 2014 Vauxhall VXR8 in White with a 6,162cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2014 Vauxhall VXR8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 34,975 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 L3 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 12 years old, this Vauxhall VXR8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L3 HSV registered?

L3 HSV is a 2014 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 3 May 2014.

Is L3 HSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L3 HSV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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