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R60 HSV

2007 Vauxhall VXR8

Black Petrol 5967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

117,480 mi
Last recorded117,480 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Vauxhall VXR857,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR60 HSV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 117,480 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear sub frame and components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2025 117,478 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear sub frame and components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 114,723 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 108,987 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 104,336 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 99,290 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both rear inner sills corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 99,280 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both rear inner sills corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 94,182 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 89,919 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 89,919 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 83,728 miles

Flexi pipes connections coroded.

Fail 25 Jul 2018 83,673 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Flexi pipes connections coroded.

Pass 31 Jul 2017 74,001 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 63,251 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 53,328 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 43,187 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 37,334 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 32,467 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 26,571 miles

o/s/f tyre outer shoulder of tyre starting to crack/perish

Pass 17 Jun 2010 21,117 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 21,115 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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R60 HSV is a 2007 Vauxhall VXR8 in Black with a 5,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 R60 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 R60 HSV registered?

R60 HSV is a 2007 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 13 June 2007.

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