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VX08 HFC

2008 Vauxhall VXR8

Red Petrol 5967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

101,011 mi
Last recorded101,011 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall VXR856,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 101,011 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 97,035 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 94,850 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 91,925 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 90,909 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 88,607 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 85,802 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 13 Aug 2019 85,801 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 81,821 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 76,212 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 76,140 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 66,268 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 62,424 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 56,322 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 56,314 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 54,685 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 48,460 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 42,611 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 18 Feb 2012 34,375 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres close to legal limit

Pass 26 Feb 2011 24,949 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front wippers slightly torn

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 HFC is a 2008 Vauxhall VXR8 in Red with a 5,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 HFC, 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 HFC registered?

VX08 HFC is a 2008 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 3 March 2008.

Is VX08 HFC safe to buy?

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