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V9 HSV

2008 Vauxhall VXR8

Black Petrol 5967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2015
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,134 mi
Last recorded61,134 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2014
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall VXR856,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV9 HSV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,967cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2014 61,134 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 61,092 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 48,432 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 35,319 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 29,554 miles

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

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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V9 HSV is a 2008 Vauxhall VXR8 in Black with a 5,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 V9 HSV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V9 HSV?

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What year was V9 HSV registered?

V9 HSV is a 2008 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is V9 HSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V9 HSV shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V9 HSV have outstanding finance?

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