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S28 TLE

2008 Vauxhall VXR8

Red Petrol 5967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

77,620 mi
Last recorded77,620 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall VXR856,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS28 TLE
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 77,620 miles
Pass 31 May 2025 76,208 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 74,315 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 73,312 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 72,251 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 71,307 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 70,428 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 70,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 68,092 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 65,506 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 61,777 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 56,722 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 50,404 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 45,483 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 37,482 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 28,793 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 16,252 miles

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

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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S28 TLE is a 2008 Vauxhall VXR8 in Red with a 5,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 S28 TLE, 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 S28 TLE registered?

S28 TLE is a 2008 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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