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R1 VXR

2007 Vauxhall VXR8

Black Petrol 5967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

99,135 mi
Last recorded99,135 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Vauxhall VXR857,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 VXR
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 99,135 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 98,836 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 96,717 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 93,577 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 90,481 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Aug 2021 90,481 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 84,387 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 79,420 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 71,963 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 70,281 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 68,227 miles

N/s/f anti roll bar link boot split, is preventing ingress of dirt

Pass 23 Jun 2015 62,349 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 57,443 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 57,441 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 9 May 2013 49,548 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2012 44,727 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 35,507 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 28,800 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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R1 VXR is a 2007 Vauxhall VXR8 in Black with a 5,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 R1 VXR, 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 R1 VXR registered?

R1 VXR is a 2007 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 20 July 2007.

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