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B12 HSV

2009 Vauxhall VXR8

Purple Petrol 6162cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,389 mi
Last recorded58,389 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2019
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall VXR844,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB12 HSV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2009
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,162cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2019 58,389 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 54,561 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 49,125 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 43,457 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 37,446 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 27,808 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 21,656 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 21,651 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 15,699 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 15,499 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

slight cracks in both front tyres

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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B12 HSV is a 2009 Vauxhall VXR8 in Purple with a 6,162cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B12 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 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 B12 HSV registered?

B12 HSV is a 2009 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 28 September 2009.

Is B12 HSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for B12 HSV shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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