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SW57 CFY

2007 Vauxhall VXR8

Grey Petrol 5967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

101,221 mi
Last recorded101,221 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Vauxhall VXR857,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW57 CFY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 20 Feb 2026 101,221 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 100,066 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 97,928 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 96,957 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 94,799 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 92,418 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 89,493 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 84,632 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 82,474 miles

Front both tyres low on tread on inner edge

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)

Tested in a wet condition

Pass 20 Dec 2016 76,322 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 72,111 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 65,842 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2013 58,746 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 46,736 miles

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)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 30 Sep 2011 31,659 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 27,282 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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SW57 CFY is a 2007 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 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 SW57 CFY, 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 SW57 CFY registered?

SW57 CFY is a 2007 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 31 October 2007.

Is SW57 CFY safe to buy?

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