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FP09 WXK

2009 Vauxhall VXR8

Red Petrol 6162cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

51,995 mi
Last recorded51,995 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall VXR844,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP09 WXK
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,162cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 51,995 miles

gearbox bell housing damaged

Fail 8 Mar 2017 51,970 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

corrosion on front brake discs

front brake pads low

gearbox bell housing damaged

oil leak on engine

Pass 19 Mar 2015 33,945 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 21,274 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 18,215 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 11,821 miles

front tyres slight cracks

Fail 19 Mar 2012 11,821 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front tyres slight cracks

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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FP09 WXK is a 2009 Vauxhall VXR8 in Red with a 6,162cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FP09 WXK, 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 FP09 WXK registered?

FP09 WXK is a 2009 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 30 June 2009.

Is FP09 WXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP09 WXK shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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