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T66 PEL

2007 Vauxhall VXR8

Red Petrol 5967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

125,919 mi
Last recorded125,919 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Vauxhall VXR857,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT66 PEL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 125,919 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 122,536 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 5 Mar 2024 120,667 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 117,037 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 111,313 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 108,466 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 103,060 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 99,036 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 95,668 miles

front pads low

Fail 7 Jul 2017 95,657 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.6a)

front pads low

Pass 12 Jul 2016 90,185 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 85,562 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)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

exhaust rear pipes clamps very rusty

Pass 7 Nov 2014 76,875 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres low on edges

Pass 1 Nov 2013 65,444 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 51,143 miles

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

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

offside rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 8 Nov 2011 38,413 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Oct 2010 32,182 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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T66 PEL is a 2007 Vauxhall VXR8 in Red with a 5,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 T66 PEL, 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 T66 PEL registered?

T66 PEL is a 2007 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 29 September 2007.

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