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P9 HSV

2007 Vauxhall VXR8

Red Petrol 5967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,545 mi
Last recorded70,545 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Vauxhall VXR857,838 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP9 HSV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 11 Mar 2026 70,545 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 69,506 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 62,003 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 60,794 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 58,241 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 54,750 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 52,516 miles

Offside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Under nearside front of vehicle (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 49,491 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 3 Jun 2017 47,597 miles

both sides front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 3 Jun 2016 44,175 miles

all brake discs slightly corroded

both sides front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 13 Jun 2015 37,750 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 30,733 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside front caliper slow to lock

Nearside rear caliper slow to lock

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 25,188 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 19,142 miles

n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge but has 3/4 legal central tread above 1.6mm

Pass 17 Jun 2011 16,450 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 12,502 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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P9 HSV is a 2007 Vauxhall VXR8 in Red with a 5,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P9 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 P9 HSV registered?

P9 HSV is a 2007 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 20 June 2007.

Is P9 HSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P9 HSV shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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