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M7 HSV

2007 Vauxhall VXR8

Black Petrol 5967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

79,644 mi
Last recorded79,644 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Vauxhall VXR857,838 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM7 HSV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 79,644 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 77,121 miles
Fail 8 May 2024 77,114 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))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged kinked on calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 76,188 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

advise sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2019 74,880 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 74,879 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 69,967 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 65,582 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 60,045 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 54,661 miles

Offside Rear tyre has nail in inside edge

Pass 27 Sep 2014 47,755 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 43,084 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 33,686 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 27,012 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2011 27,012 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 20,290 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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M7 HSV is a 2007 Vauxhall VXR8 in Black with a 5,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 M7 HSV, 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 M7 HSV registered?

M7 HSV is a 2007 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 30 September 2007.

Is M7 HSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M7 HSV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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