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LW07 LUR

2007 Vauxhall VXR8

Black Petrol 5967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

108,940 mi
Last recorded108,940 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Vauxhall VXR857,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW07 LUR
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 108,940 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 102,654 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 94,993 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 85,671 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush of forwardmost arm worn - can be felt through steering wheel when braking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush of forwardmost arm worn - can be felt through steering wheel when braking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs corroded/pitted on braking surface towards centre of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres - low tread and worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 85,658 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush of forwardmost arm worn - can be felt through steering wheel when braking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush of forwardmost arm worn - can be felt through steering wheel when braking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs corroded/pitted on braking surface towards centre of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres - low tread and worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 80,097 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NSR and OSR ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 76,472 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 71,350 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 65,856 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 65,251 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 63,090 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 59,488 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 59,481 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 57,902 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 56,441 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 55,115 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 53,980 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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LW07 LUR is a 2007 Vauxhall VXR8 in Black with a 5,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 LW07 LUR, 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 LW07 LUR registered?

LW07 LUR is a 2007 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 31 December 2007.

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