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V8 YXR

2009 Vauxhall VXR8

Black Petrol 6162cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,179 mi
Last recorded78,179 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall VXR844,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 78,179 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2026 78,179 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Upper and lower pin loose (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Lower pin loose. (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2025 60,635 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked on tread and sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked on tread and sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

nearside headlamp light output slightly reduced

offside front brake hose not fully located in mounting bracket

Pass 4 Apr 2024 55,137 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 55,137 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 48,787 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2023 48,787 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 48,082 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 47,532 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 45,891 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 41,798 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 7 Jun 2017 36,646 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 36,646 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 32,552 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 26,108 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 21,575 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 17,170 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 12,669 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 YXR is a 2009 Vauxhall VXR8 in Black with a 6,162cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 YXR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V8 YXR registered?

V8 YXR is a 2009 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 23 July 2009.

Is V8 YXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V8 YXR shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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