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V8 XRE

2009 Vauxhall VXR8

Black Petrol 6162cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

84,300 mi
Last recorded84,300 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall VXR844,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 XRE
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,162cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 84,300 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 79,189 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 74,668 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 69,756 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 63,858 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 58,343 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 17 Jul 2020 56,112 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 52,819 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 49,852 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 47,023 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 43,186 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 38,034 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 31,755 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 25,917 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 19,269 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 19,269 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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 XRE is a 2009 Vauxhall VXR8 in Black with a 6,162cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2009 Vauxhall VXR8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 44,574 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 XRE, 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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What year was V8 XRE registered?

V8 XRE is a 2009 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 27 July 2009.

Is V8 XRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V8 XRE shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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