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RJ57 XLL

2007 Vauxhall VXR8

Blue Petrol 5967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

191,841 mi
Last recorded191,841 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Vauxhall VXR857,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ57 XLL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 191,841 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 190,460 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 189,393 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 24 Nov 2023 189,393 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 188,044 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 185,448 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 179,670 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 172,968 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 163,946 miles

Exhaust clamps corroded lower front pipes

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp dipped beam light intensity slightly reduced

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Has light sources not illuminating (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2018 163,946 miles

Emissions not tested Aborted / Oil temp gauge reading 130c (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust clamps corroded lower front pipes

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp dipped beam light intensity slightly reduced

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Has light sources not illuminating (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2018 163,913 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 emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure both exhaust clamps (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tailight two leds not working

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

undertrays

Fail 22 Sep 2018 163,818 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

engine cover/sill covers fitted

lambda readings only just met

Pass 7 Oct 2017 155,399 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Rear sub frame surface corrosion

engine cover/sill covers fitted

exhaust none standard

Pass 24 Sep 2016 141,736 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 129,069 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 113,679 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 100,547 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 84,509 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 84,509 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 72,550 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on insude of tread

Pass 2 Oct 2010 58,162 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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RJ57 XLL is a 2007 Vauxhall VXR8 in Blue with a 5,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 RJ57 XLL, 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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RJ57 XLL is a 2007 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 9 October 2007.

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