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T5 MBL

2007 Vauxhall VXR8

Grey Petrol 5967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,679 mi
Last recorded148,679 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Vauxhall VXR857,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT5 MBL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 148,679 miles

Coil spring corroded all coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides ferrules are corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various parts of screen damaged (3.2 (a) (i))

suspension corroded

vehicle undersealed

Fail 25 Mar 2026 148,677 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Coil spring corroded all coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides ferrules are corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various parts of screen damaged (3.2 (a) (i))

suspension corroded

vehicle undersealed

Pass 8 May 2024 146,874 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule on both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective on both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various chips (3.2 (a) (i))

various suspension components corroded and undersealed

Fail 30 Apr 2024 146,869 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule on both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective on both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various chips (3.2 (a) (i))

various suspension components corroded and undersealed

Pass 10 May 2023 142,689 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs pitted both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

various suspension components corroded

Fail 3 May 2023 142,681 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs pitted both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

various suspension components corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2022 137,093 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips to windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

various suspension components corroded

vehicle undersealed

Pass 2 Mar 2021 133,767 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded all springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust clamps corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips to screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

various suspension components corroded

vehicle chassis undersealed

Pass 30 Jan 2020 131,257 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective both rubbers split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

vehicle undersealed

Fail 29 Jan 2020 131,253 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective both rubbers split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

vehicle undersealed

Pass 25 Feb 2019 127,497 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front exhaust rubbers broken

Fail 20 Feb 2019 127,494 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front exhaust rubbers broken

Pass 31 Jan 2018 120,385 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front exhaust rubbers deteriorating

Pass 2 Sep 2016 115,361 miles

Nearside Rear rear coil spring corroded

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear rear coil spring corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2015 111,840 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 14 Sep 2015 111,830 miles

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

slight oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2014 106,165 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres unevenly worn low tread + perishing

both rear tyres low tread

Pass 20 Sep 2013 94,385 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

nearside and offside front tyres wearing edges, cracking in tread

Pass 26 Sep 2012 77,108 miles

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

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)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 61,580 miles

Long handbrake travel.

Pass 28 Sep 2010 45,445 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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T5 MBL is a 2007 Vauxhall VXR8 in Grey with a 5,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 T5 MBL, 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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T5 MBL is a 2007 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 29 September 2007.

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