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RE08 OTA

2008 Vauxhall VXR8

Black Petrol 5967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2019
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

99,047 mi
Last recorded99,047 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall VXR856,586 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 OTA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,967cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 8 Jan 2018 99,047 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 92,376 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 80,721 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 58,167 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 41,033 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 32,876 miles

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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RE08 OTA is a 2008 Vauxhall VXR8 in Black with a 5,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2008 Vauxhall VXR8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 56,586 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 RE08 OTA, 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 18 years old, this Vauxhall VXR8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RE08 OTA registered?

RE08 OTA is a 2008 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 29 March 2008.

Is RE08 OTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE08 OTA shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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