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VK58 EXR

2008 Vauxhall VXR8

Black Petrol 6162cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

93,423 mi
Last recorded93,423 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall VXR856,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK58 EXR
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,162cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2024 93,423 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2024 93,420 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 85,798 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear sill corroded

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2023 85,798 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing housing insecure (6.1.7 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear sill corroded

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 80,109 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides NSF and OSF (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides NSR and OSR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 78,914 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 75,456 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 69,394 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 59,073 miles

inbalance on front brakes

Pass 16 Feb 2017 56,253 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 52,760 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 49,680 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 40,744 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 38,727 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 27,177 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 27,177 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 23,657 miles

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

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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VK58 EXR is a 2008 Vauxhall VXR8 in Black with a 6,162cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VK58 EXR, 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.

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What year was VK58 EXR registered?

VK58 EXR is a 2008 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 7 October 2008.

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