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R9 HSV

2007 Vauxhall VXR8

Red Petrol 5967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,069 mi
Last recorded120,069 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 Vauxhall VXR857,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR9 HSV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 120,069 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Suspension components corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2025 120,068 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Suspension components corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2024 119,052 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2023 115,493 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 113,404 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 111,671 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 109,085 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 109,085 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 96,486 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 91,096 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 91,092 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 19 Oct 2017 91,089 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 89,322 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Oct 2015 85,914 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 76,898 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 63,187 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 26 Oct 2013 63,187 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 27 Oct 2012 52,860 miles

offside rear and nearside rear tyres uneven treadwear

Pass 27 Oct 2011 42,824 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 30,328 miles

n/s front tyre slight out of shape

Fail 17 Sep 2010 30,231 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s front tyre slight out of shape

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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R9 HSV is a 2007 Vauxhall VXR8 in Red with a 5,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R9 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 R9 HSV registered?

R9 HSV is a 2007 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 12 September 2007.

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