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S70 BOB

2008 Vauxhall VXR8

White Petrol 6162cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

65,713 mi
Last recorded65,713 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall VXR856,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS70 BOB
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,162cc
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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 65,713 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 65,405 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 64,782 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 64,009 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 63,077 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 62,435 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 61,299 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 59,943 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 57,087 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 54,646 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

only just met CO requirements during emissions test

Pass 23 Oct 2015 52,780 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 52,744 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 49,028 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 42,104 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Aug 2013 42,104 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 38,701 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 38,701 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 33,831 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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S70 BOB is a 2008 Vauxhall VXR8 in White with a 6,162cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 S70 BOB, 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.

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What year was S70 BOB registered?

S70 BOB is a 2008 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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