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LC58 FXE

2008 Vauxhall VXR8

Grey Petrol 5967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,464 mi
Last recorded129,464 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall VXR856,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC58 FXE
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 129,464 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 123,994 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2024 123,994 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 119,638 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2023 119,633 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2022 116,203 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 112,194 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 112,177 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 107,472 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 120,847 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 92,202 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 79,655 miles

Nearside Front Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Oct 2016 67,495 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 54,154 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 41,709 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2013 30,581 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 30,581 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 21,612 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 21,375 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 14,286 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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LC58 FXE is a 2008 Vauxhall VXR8 in Grey with a 5,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 LC58 FXE, 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 LC58 FXE registered?

LC58 FXE is a 2008 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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