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T55 DNT

2008 Vauxhall VXR8

White Petrol 6162cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

87,295 mi
Last recorded87,295 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall VXR856,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT55 DNT
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,162cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 87,295 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 87,142 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 86,931 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 86,622 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 86,027 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 83,967 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 82,793 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 27 Mar 2019 79,798 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 78,212 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 162,468 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 75,371 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt anti roll bar end link rubber split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt anti roll bar end link rubber split (2.4.G.2)

engine bay covers fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2015 63,572 miles

Front tyre's worn on edge's

Rear tyre's worn

Pass 11 Sep 2014 56,738 miles

front tyres worn inner edge

rear tyres worn outer edge

Pass 6 Sep 2013 47,825 miles

front brake discs deteriorating

Pass 24 Aug 2012 37,272 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 26,765 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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T55 DNT is a 2008 Vauxhall VXR8 in White with a 6,162cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 T55 DNT, 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 T55 DNT registered?

T55 DNT is a 2008 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 15 September 2008.

Is T55 DNT safe to buy?

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