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VX08 HFG

2008 Vauxhall VXR8

Red Petrol 5967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

75,131 mi
Last recorded75,131 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall VXR856,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2024 75,131 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 73,018 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 71,259 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022 71,259 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 66,912 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 61,897 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 21 Jun 2019 61,881 miles

Windscreen wiper not working both (3.4 (a))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 61,083 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 57,814 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 52,586 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs very worn and slight judder

hazzard switch broken but useable

nearside rear light unit , condensation in unit

Fail 3 Mar 2015 52,536 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs very worn and slight judder

hazzard switch broken but useable

nearside rear light unit , condensation in unit

Pass 22 Mar 2014 45,525 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 36,235 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 36,208 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 24,146 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2011 24,146 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Offside Rear 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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VX08 HFG is a 2008 Vauxhall VXR8 in Red with a 5,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VX08 HFG, 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 HFG registered?

VX08 HFG is a 2008 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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