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Y8 HSV

2007 Vauxhall VXR8

Blue Petrol 5967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

78,049 mi
Last recorded78,049 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Vauxhall VXR857,838 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY8 HSV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 78,049 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 77,060 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 75,333 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 74,360 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Sep 2023 74,349 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 71,143 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2022 71,139 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 67,275 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Sep 2020 62,610 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Sep 2019 56,853 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 55,528 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 53,839 miles

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)

Pass 11 May 2016 51,854 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 50,783 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 46,674 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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 25 Jul 2014 46,674 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 29 Jul 2013 40,933 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 35,614 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 29,983 miles

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)

rear disc's thin

Pass 24 May 2010 21,395 miles

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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Y8 HSV is a 2007 Vauxhall VXR8 in Blue with a 5,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2007 Vauxhall VXR8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 57,838 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 Y8 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 19 years old, this Vauxhall VXR8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y8 HSV registered?

Y8 HSV is a 2007 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 21 June 2007.

Is Y8 HSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y8 HSV shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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