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LR08 TAV

2008 Vauxhall VXR8

Grey Petrol 5967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,714 mi
Last recorded82,714 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall VXR856,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 TAV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 82,714 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 81,896 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 80,364 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 79,947 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 79,496 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 78,755 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 76,701 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 74,004 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 72,721 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 72,721 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 66,948 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 66,948 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2015 61,133 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6MM (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0MM (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 54,595 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 54,595 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 52,116 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 50,268 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 45,095 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 39,121 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 May 2011 38,922 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

cut in n/s/r tyre

front tyres worn inner edge

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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LR08 TAV 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 80%.

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 LR08 TAV, 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 LR08 TAV registered?

LR08 TAV is a 2008 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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