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L60 HSV

2007 Vauxhall VXR8

Grey Petrol 5967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

117,672 mi
Last recorded117,672 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Vauxhall VXR857,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL60 HSV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 117,672 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Back box join (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 112,573 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2025 112,570 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 109,593 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 107,733 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 103,885 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 103,691 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 103,691 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 101,214 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 98,376 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 98,368 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 Feb 2017 89,161 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 89,161 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 79,964 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 73,654 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 69,358 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 69,358 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 61,963 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 49,206 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2012 49,206 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 42,262 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 33,318 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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L60 HSV is a 2007 Vauxhall VXR8 in Grey with a 5,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 L60 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 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 L60 HSV registered?

L60 HSV is a 2007 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 1 June 2007.

Is L60 HSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L60 HSV shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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