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R8 VXF

2014 Vauxhall VXR8

Blue Petrol 6162cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,018 mi
Last recorded76,018 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Vauxhall VXR834,975 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 VXF
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,162cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 76,018 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 70,770 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear ,side trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2020 70,001 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear side trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 59,193 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 48,751 miles

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 VXF is a 2014 Vauxhall VXR8 in Blue with a 6,162cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2014 Vauxhall VXR8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 34,975 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 R8 VXF, 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 12 years old, this Vauxhall VXR8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R8 VXF registered?

R8 VXF is a 2014 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 11 December 2014.

Is R8 VXF safe to buy?

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