MOT Status
ValidMileage
97,441 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear n/s/r parking brake has only just met requirements, parking brake requires repair or adjustment
Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component insecurely attached coilover body has excessive movement (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear n/s/r parking brake has only just met requirements, parking brake requires repair or adjustment
Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Central Exhaust mounting defective both centre pipe exhaust clamps fractured (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust tailpipe fractured (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear exhaust heatshield insecure
Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaks from engine & gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil weep from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front front fog lamps inop
Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear n/s/r parking brake only just met requirements, requires repair or adjustment
Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Prop shaft damaged but serviceable rear propshaft rubber damper slightly worn (6.1.7 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached shock absorber body locking ring loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached shock absorber mount bolts loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil weep (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft damaged but serviceable rear propshaft rubber damper slightly worn (6.1.7 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall VXR8?
Based on 9,079 MOT tests across 659 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R8 HSY is a 2007 Vauxhall VXR8 in Red with a 5,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.
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 R8 HSY, 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 R8 HSY registered?
R8 HSY is a 2007 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 1 September 2007.
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