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N88 HSV

2007 Vauxhall VXR8

Black Petrol 5967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

119,694 mi
Last recorded119,694 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Vauxhall VXR857,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN88 HSV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 119,694 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2026 119,676 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 116,400 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 113,282 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 109,567 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 102,942 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 102,942 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 95,635 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 87,256 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 75,451 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 63,177 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 52,025 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 46,543 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2016 46,527 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

slight brake judder on vehicle

Pass 30 Mar 2015 38,900 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 36,445 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2014 36,445 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 32,498 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2013 32,498 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 28,211 miles

tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 12 Aug 2011 23,435 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 23,435 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 18,584 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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N88 HSV is a 2007 Vauxhall VXR8 in Black with a 5,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 N88 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 N88 HSV registered?

N88 HSV is a 2007 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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