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M777 GCJ

2008 Vauxhall VXR8

Grey Petrol 5967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

98,006 mi
Last recorded98,006 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall VXR856,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM777 GCJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,967cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 98,006 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 98,006 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 96,949 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2024 96,945 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 94,873 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 94,873 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 93,692 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Jun 2021 92,486 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 90,497 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 90,497 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 90,474 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 90,474 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 79,228 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 65,547 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 65,457 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 63,525 miles

centre exhaust rubber mounting missing

Fail 8 Nov 2016 63,524 miles

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

centre exhaust rubber mounting missing

Pass 16 Nov 2015 51,399 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 50,239 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2015 50,239 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 42,473 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 36,077 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 35,098 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

all 4 brake discs have surface rust

center exhaust box started to rattle

Pass 18 May 2012 31,488 miles

handbrake adjustment long

n/s/r tyre 3mm tread depth and tyre wall damage

o/s headlamp image poor

o/s/r tyre 2mm tread depth and tyre wall damage

rear brakes squeek

slight fluctuation from o/s/f brake under effort

Fail 18 May 2012 31,488 miles

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

handbrake adjustment long

n/s/r tyre 3mm tread depth and tyre wall damage

o/s headlamp image poor

o/s/r tyre 2mm tread depth and tyre wall damage

rear brakes squeek

slight fluctuation from o/s/f brake under effort

Pass 6 May 2011 26,990 miles

a/c belt off pulleys.wrapped around a/c pump

diff casing bolt weeping

n/s/r driveshaft seal weeping

rear tyre walls damaged

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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M777 GCJ is a 2008 Vauxhall VXR8 in Grey with a 5,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 M777 GCJ, 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 M777 GCJ registered?

M777 GCJ is a 2008 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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