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VX08 FUN

2008 Vauxhall VXR8

Red Petrol 5967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

81,244 mi
Last recorded81,244 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall VXR856,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX08 FUN
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2021 81,244 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 81,231 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 79,766 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 77,946 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 74,433 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 71,935 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 65,072 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre slightly worn on inside edge

Pass 6 Jun 2014 58,281 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 6 Jun 2014 58,280 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Jun 2013 52,369 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 49,129 miles

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

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

washer bottle has hole in it

Pass 5 Apr 2012 96,128 miles

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

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

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

Steering lock faulty

Pass 15 Apr 2011 75,680 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 75,680 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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VX08 FUN is a 2008 Vauxhall VXR8 in Red with a 5,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VX08 FUN, 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 VX08 FUN registered?

VX08 FUN is a 2008 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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