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M800 VXR

2009 Vauxhall VXR8

Grey Petrol 6162cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

76,144 mi
Last recorded76,144 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall VXR844,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM800 VXR
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,162cc
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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 76,144 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both front springs rusty/corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 74,159 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2023 73,041 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 71,246 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 68,824 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 67,077 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 62,871 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 58,369 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 52,415 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 44,972 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 35,135 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 34,460 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 28,850 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2013 28,850 miles

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 23,671 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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M800 VXR is a 2009 Vauxhall VXR8 in Grey with a 6,162cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 M800 VXR, 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 M800 VXR registered?

M800 VXR is a 2009 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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