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YEZ 5169

2009 Vauxhall VXR8

Red Petrol 5967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2016
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,250 mi
Last recorded44,250 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2015
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall VXR844,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYEZ 5169
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,967cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2015 44,250 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 39,714 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 39,705 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 27,426 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 19,706 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 19,706 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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YEZ 5169 is a 2009 Vauxhall VXR8 in Red with a 5,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2009 Vauxhall VXR8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 44,574 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 YEZ 5169, 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 17 years old, this Vauxhall VXR8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YEZ 5169 registered?

YEZ 5169 is a 2009 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 3 September 2009.

Is YEZ 5169 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YEZ 5169 shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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