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MR08 JRM

2011 Vauxhall VXR8

White Petrol 6162cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,774 mi
Last recorded55,774 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall VXR854,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR08 JRM
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,162cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 55,774 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 55,078 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2024 55,031 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 54,459 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2023 54,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 52,900 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 51,350 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

undertrays obscuring components

Pass 25 Mar 2020 50,980 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 47,783 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 42,642 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 42,642 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALL (outer edges) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 36,956 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 32,473 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 22,424 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 14,198 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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MR08 JRM is a 2011 Vauxhall VXR8 in White with a 6,162cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2011 Vauxhall VXR8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 54,459 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 MR08 JRM, 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 15 years old, this Vauxhall VXR8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MR08 JRM registered?

MR08 JRM is a 2011 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 5 September 2011.

Is MR08 JRM safe to buy?

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