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LB57 NDJ

2008 Vauxhall VXR8

Grey Petrol 5967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,171 mi
Last recorded110,171 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall VXR856,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB57 NDJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 110,171 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 109,389 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 104,215 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 100,558 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 93,016 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 93,016 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 77,146 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 75,565 miles

front and rear discs lipped

wipers alittle smeary

Fail 11 Aug 2015 75,565 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front and rear discs lipped

hand brake travel high

oil dampness to pas pipes and oil cooler pipes

wipers alittle smeary

Pass 24 Oct 2014 71,444 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

eml on

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 22 Oct 2014 71,442 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

eml on

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 10 Oct 2013 64,811 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 59,164 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 59,150 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 44,787 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 38,822 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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LB57 NDJ is a 2008 Vauxhall VXR8 in Grey with a 5,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LB57 NDJ, 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 LB57 NDJ registered?

LB57 NDJ is a 2008 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 4 January 2008.

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