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R8 HSY

2007 Vauxhall VXR8

Red Petrol 5967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

97,441 mi
Last recorded97,441 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Vauxhall VXR857,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 HSY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 97,441 miles

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))

Fail 23 Oct 2025 97,441 miles

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))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 95,865 miles

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))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 90,012 miles

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))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 86,671 miles

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))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 84,129 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 81,852 miles

Rear Prop shaft damaged but serviceable rear propshaft rubber damper slightly worn (6.1.7 (e))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 81,852 miles

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))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 78,062 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 75,516 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 70,835 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 64,844 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 50,783 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 36,142 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 34,318 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 34,172 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 33,436 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 32,649 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 31,491 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 31,468 miles

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.

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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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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R8 HSY is a 2007 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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