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R11 HSV

2008 Vauxhall VXR8

Black Petrol 5967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,411 mi
Last recorded81,411 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall VXR856,586 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR11 HSV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 7 May 2026 81,411 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 81,043 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 80,989 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 80,828 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 78,622 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 75,657 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 71,348 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 63,824 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 55,204 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner track control joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 45,048 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 37,410 miles

n/s/f tyre cracking on shoulder

Pass 28 Apr 2014 20,974 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2013 19,319 miles

engine management lamp on

Pass 26 Mar 2012 17,958 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 13,288 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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R11 HSV is a 2008 Vauxhall VXR8 in Black with a 5,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 R11 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 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 R11 HSV registered?

R11 HSV is a 2008 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 3 March 2008.

Is R11 HSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R11 HSV 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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