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F8 HSV

2009 Vauxhall VXR8

Black Petrol 6162cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,091 mi
Last recorded35,091 miles
Recorded on1 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall VXR844,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF8 HSV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,162cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2024 35,091 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 33,091 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 29,902 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 29,902 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damaged and cut sidewall 255/35/20 97y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2020 27,338 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 May 2020 27,338 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 25,948 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 19,926 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 19,926 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2017 19,306 miles

O/S/R Tyre heavily perished on outer edge of tread & N/S/R Tyre slightly perished on outer edge of tread.

Pass 24 Oct 2016 18,200 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 17,226 miles

both front tyres very worn on inner edges (just legal )

no emission standard avail so tested as visual only

Fail 16 Oct 2015 17,226 miles

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

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

both front tyres very worn on inner edges (just legal )

no emission standard avail so tested as visual only

Pass 25 Sep 2014 16,969 miles

front tyres worn out on inner raised tread (advise renewing soon)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 16,702 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 14,614 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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F8 HSV is a 2009 Vauxhall VXR8 in Black with a 6,162cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F8 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.

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What year was F8 HSV registered?

F8 HSV is a 2009 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 30 July 2009.

Is F8 HSV safe to buy?

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