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V8 LFE

2009 Vauxhall VXR8

White Petrol 6162cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

52,592 mi
Last recorded52,592 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall VXR844,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 LFE
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,162cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2023 52,592 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Sep 2023 52,568 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake performance unable to be tested due to pads (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (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))

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

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 Jul 2022 51,821 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 48,998 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 47,551 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 46,150 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 43,590 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 37,881 miles

Covers and under trays fitted some under vehicle components not checked

Engine covers fitted some under bonnet components not checked

Pass 15 Jul 2016 31,726 miles

Engine covers fitted unable to check some components

Under trays and covers fitted unable to check some components

Pass 10 Jul 2015 27,943 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 22,779 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f tyre perished on outer edge

Pass 11 Jul 2013 18,690 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre perished and cracking

Pass 7 Jun 2012 15,807 miles

Both N/S and O/S/R handbrake grabbing slightly.Needs attension.

General surface corrosion to exhaust system in places.

Fail 7 Jun 2012 15,807 miles

Both N/S and O/S/R handbrake grabbing slightly.Needs attension.

General surface corrosion to exhaust system in places.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 LFE is a 2009 Vauxhall VXR8 in White with a 6,162cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2009 Vauxhall VXR8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 44,574 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 LFE, 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 17 years old, this Vauxhall VXR8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V8 LFE is a 2009 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 12 June 2009.

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