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J88 CNY

2008 Vauxhall VXR8

Grey Petrol 5967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

71,874 mi
Last recorded71,874 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall VXR856,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ88 CNY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,967cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2021 71,874 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 71,703 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 69,147 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 65,194 miles

engine covers obstruct view to some components inside the engine bay

underbody covers obstruct view to some components on the underside

Pass 30 Mar 2017 61,729 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 53,554 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Feb 2016 53,550 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 45,292 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 39,500 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 31,514 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 21,494 miles

front and rear number plates slightly different to required font

nearside front tyre has a small cut between treads

nearside front tyre perishing on outer edge

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre perishing on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 16 Mar 2012 21,484 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front and rear number plates slightly different to required font

nearside front tyre has a small cut between treads

nearside front tyre perishing on outer edge

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre perishing on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Mar 2011 11,195 miles

front o/s n/s tyres slight cracking to side walls

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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J88 CNY is a 2008 Vauxhall VXR8 in Grey with a 5,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2008 Vauxhall VXR8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 56,586 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 J88 CNY, 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 18 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 J88 CNY registered?

J88 CNY is a 2008 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 20 March 2008.

Is J88 CNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J88 CNY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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