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RM06 LAY

2007 Vauxhall VXR8

Black Petrol 5967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,259 mi
Last recorded95,259 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Vauxhall VXR857,838 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRM06 LAY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,967cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 95,259 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2026 95,226 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2024 94,626 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 92,888 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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RM06 LAY is a 2007 Vauxhall VXR8 in Black with a 5,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2007 Vauxhall VXR8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 57,838 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 RM06 LAY, 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 19 years old, this Vauxhall VXR8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RM06 LAY?

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What year was RM06 LAY registered?

RM06 LAY is a 2007 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 31 October 2007.

Is RM06 LAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RM06 LAY shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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