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V8 FKS

2008 Vauxhall VXR8

White Petrol 6162cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

95,358 mi
Last recorded95,358 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall VXR856,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 FKS
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,162cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 95,358 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2025 94,133 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 92,888 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 91,476 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 90,429 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 88,739 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 82,762 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2020 82,306 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 73,411 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 68,881 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2016 65,747 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Dec 2016 65,672 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 61,696 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2014 53,516 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2013 44,172 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 35,368 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 26,700 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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V8 FKS is a 2008 Vauxhall VXR8 in White with a 6,162cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 V8 FKS, 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 V8 FKS registered?

V8 FKS is a 2008 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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