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V8 YAK

2009 Vauxhall VXR8

Black Petrol 6162cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

70,032 mi
Last recorded70,032 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall VXR844,574 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2023 70,032 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 52,766 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 34,346 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 16,583 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 12,967 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 12,564 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 9,845 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2016 9,845 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 7,356 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 4,543 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 2,860 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 2,860 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2012 2,739 miles

both front tyres cracked on outer tyre wall

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 YAK is a 2009 Vauxhall VXR8 in Black with a 6,162cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 V8 YAK, 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 YAK is a 2009 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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