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M222 VXR

2007 Vauxhall VXR8

Grey Petrol 5967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

73,766 mi
Last recorded73,766 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 2007 Vauxhall VXR857,838 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM222 VXR
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2024 73,766 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 73,764 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 72,148 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 69,033 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front steering inner arm ball joint play

Pass 24 Aug 2021 66,007 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 61,828 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 54,057 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 49,740 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 46,163 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 41,205 miles

handbrake has long travel

rear exhaust brackets broken away but system still adequately supported

Fail 16 Aug 2016 41,150 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

handbrake has long travel

rear exhaust brackets broken away but system still adequately supported

Pass 15 Jun 2015 35,659 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 30,410 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 25,930 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 19,880 miles

both front tyres wearing on the inner edges

Pass 5 Jul 2011 18,769 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 14,376 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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M222 VXR is a 2007 Vauxhall VXR8 in Grey 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 M222 VXR, 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 M222 VXR registered?

M222 VXR is a 2007 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 27 July 2007.

Is M222 VXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M222 VXR shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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