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L8 VXR

2005 Vauxhall Monaro

Silver Petrol 5667cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

66,804 mi
Last recorded66,804 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Monaro52,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 VXR
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonaro
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,667cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 5 Aug 2025 66,804 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 May 2023 66,741 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 66,628 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 64,123 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 63,365 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 61,924 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 58,767 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 50,094 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 32,775 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 23,934 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 23,858 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

struggled to pass emissions

Pass 6 Mar 2010 21,706 miles

difficult to get through emissions

n/s/f tyre wearing low on edge

Pass 7 Mar 2009 18,454 miles

engine oil leaks

exhuast corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2008 14,432 miles

both headlight aims on upper limits

hairline cracks on surface of front brake discs

modified exhaust, catalytic converters temporarily fitted?

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Monaro?

Based on 12,565 MOT tests across 785 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
2,610
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
785
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 332
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 311
Brake pipe excessively corroded 142
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 111
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 107
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L8 VXR is a 2005 Vauxhall Monaro in Silver with a 5,667cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2005 Vauxhall Monaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 52,800 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Monaro fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 332 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L8 VXR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Monaro typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Vauxhall Monaro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L8 VXR registered?

L8 VXR is a 2005 Vauxhall Monaro, first registered on 15 March 2005.

Is L8 VXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L8 VXR shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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