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S666 HSV

2008 Vauxhall VXR8

Grey Petrol 5967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

57,204 mi
Last recorded57,204 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall VXR856,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS666 HSV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 6 Mar 2026 57,204 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 55,777 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 16 Feb 2024 54,876 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 53,747 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 52,647 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 52,039 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 49,970 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 49,514 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 47,568 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 46,292 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 38,740 miles

inner part of the front brake discs part worn.

Pass 17 Dec 2014 34,439 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 27,666 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 23,246 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 21,743 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 16,200 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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S666 HSV is a 2008 Vauxhall VXR8 in Grey with a 5,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S666 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S666 HSV registered?

S666 HSV is a 2008 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 9 May 2008.

Is S666 HSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S666 HSV shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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