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PIW 1251

2009 Vauxhall VXR8

Grey Petrol 6162cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,661 mi
Last recorded55,661 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall VXR844,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPIW 1251
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,162cc
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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 23 Apr 2026 55,661 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 54,853 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 54,566 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2023 54,383 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 53,673 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 52,998 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 52,659 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 51,808 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 51,185 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 49,457 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 47,684 miles

Oil leak

Unable to inspect inner brake pads

Pass 13 Dec 2014 43,675 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2014 36,764 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 25,814 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 21,711 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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PIW 1251 is a 2009 Vauxhall VXR8 in Grey with a 6,162cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2009 Vauxhall VXR8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 44,574 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 PIW 1251, 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 17 years old, this Vauxhall VXR8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PIW 1251?

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What year was PIW 1251 registered?

PIW 1251 is a 2009 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 25 July 2009.

Is PIW 1251 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PIW 1251 shows 15 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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