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RX09 MHV

2009 Vauxhall VXR8

Red Petrol 6162cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2024
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

58,582 mi
Last recorded58,582 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2023
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall VXR844,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX09 MHV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,162cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2023 58,582 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 57,296 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 28,793 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 28,413 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 26,114 miles

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

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)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 23,209 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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RX09 MHV is a 2009 Vauxhall VXR8 in Red with a 6,162cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2009 Vauxhall VXR8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 44,574 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 RX09 MHV, 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 17 years old, this Vauxhall VXR8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RX09 MHV registered?

RX09 MHV is a 2009 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 31 July 2009.

Is RX09 MHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX09 MHV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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