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FP09 WXR

2009 Vauxhall VXR8

Red Petrol 5967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,903 mi
Last recorded73,903 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2021
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall VXR844,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP09 WXR
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2021 73,903 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 73,903 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 72,616 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 68,929 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 63,751 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 57,052 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 50,981 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 44,903 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 39,282 miles

front pads on legal limit

o.s.r tyre worn close too limit

Pass 5 Dec 2012 33,547 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2011 23,763 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Fail 23 Dec 2011 23,763 miles

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

N/S/F tyre wearing thin on inner edge

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 WXR is a 2009 Vauxhall VXR8 in Red with a 5,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WXR, 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 FP09 WXR registered?

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

Is FP09 WXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP09 WXR shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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