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S11 HSV

2007 Vauxhall VXR8

Grey Petrol 5967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

91,917 mi
Last recorded91,917 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Vauxhall VXR857,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS11 HSV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 91,917 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 91,494 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2024 91,484 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 90,941 miles

Nearside Front tyre has minor sidewall damage

Pass 18 Oct 2022 90,515 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 89,886 miles

Both headlamp lens deteriorated.

Pass 1 Oct 2020 89,692 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 89,571 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 89,339 miles

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

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play Propshaft centre bearing/mounting (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 88,405 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 87,366 miles

Engine management light on indicating a fault

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 12 Sep 2015 84,901 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 81,401 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 12 Sep 2013 77,535 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 77,535 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Aug 2012 70,276 miles

Small cut in n/s/f outer tyre wall.

Pass 28 Sep 2011 62,460 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 62,309 miles

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

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 11 Sep 2010 53,154 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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S11 HSV is a 2007 Vauxhall VXR8 in Grey with a 5,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 S11 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 S11 HSV registered?

S11 HSV is a 2007 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 21 September 2007.

Is S11 HSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S11 HSV shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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