MOT Status
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Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule flexi (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule flexi (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear chassis is corroded
font to rear fuel lines are corroded
rear subfame is corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Going out of shape inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened toe arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened toe arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill/subframe mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Going out of shape inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened toe arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened toe arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill/subframe mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
fuel lines rusty
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm closest to fuel tank (5.3.4 (a) (i))
sill covers fitted
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
sill covers fitted
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
sill covers fitted
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces corroded (3.5.1i)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tread 2mm at time of test (4.1.E.1)
Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Centre brakelight disconnected
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGE.
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGE.
Nail in nearside rear tyre
How Reliable is the Vauxhall VXR8?
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S12 HSV is a 2008 Vauxhall VXR8 in Black with a 5,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 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 S12 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 18 years old, this Vauxhall VXR8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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S12 HSV is a 2008 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 31 March 2008.
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