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P8 USA

2008 Vauxhall VXR8

Grey Petrol 5967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

74,677 mi
Last recorded74,677 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall VXR856,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP8 USA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 74,677 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 74,329 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 73,113 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 15 Aug 2023 73,113 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 70,410 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 19 Aug 2022 70,410 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 67,148 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 65,809 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 63,096 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 63,096 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 60,169 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 56,680 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 53,921 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 53,921 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2014 48,550 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 48,415 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 41,456 miles

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

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2012 33,875 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 30,119 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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P8 USA is a 2008 Vauxhall VXR8 in Grey with a 5,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 P8 USA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P8 USA registered?

P8 USA is a 2008 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is P8 USA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P8 USA shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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