MOT Status
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181,561 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met.
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met.
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency marginal.
oil leak
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Illuminated (8.2.2.2 (g))
Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency marginal.
oil leak
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Central Rear Exhaust Heat Shield Loose
Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Broken (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. O/S Lagging 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Mil Illuminated Pre 01/07/2008
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Long Travel At Lever (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective Holed (4.2.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Boot (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Central Rear Exhaust Heat Shield Loose
Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Broken (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. O/S Lagging 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Mil Illuminated Pre 01/07/2008
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Long Travel At Lever (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material grease/underseal covered throughout (1.1.11 (c))
Long parking brake travel.
MIL illuminated: pre 07/08
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material grease/underseal covered throughout (1.1.11 (c))
Long parking brake travel.
MIL illuminated: pre 07/08
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Mil Illuminated Pre 07/2008
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Tyre Wall/Uneven Wear To Inner Edge/Cracking In Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Uneven Wear To Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Image (3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn And Upper Dust Cover (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Engine Coolant Low
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Mil Illuminated Pre 07/2008
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Tyre Wall/Uneven Wear To Inner Edge/Cracking In Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Uneven Wear To Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Image (3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MIL on ; Pre 07/2008
Uneven wear on inner edge of offside rear tyre
Management light on ; pre 07/08
Nearside mirror damaged
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Management light on ; pre 07/08
Nearside mirror damaged
x2 exhaust mounts corroded away
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
1 x rear exhaust mount corroded off
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
1 x rear exhaust mount corroded off
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)
exhaust bracket before backbox broken
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
exhaust bracket before backbox broken
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)
both front tyres bald on inner edges
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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)
both front tyres bald on inner edges
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
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FG08 CPU is a 2008 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.
Across all 2008 Vauxhall Signum models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 88,242 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 Signum fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 12,416 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FG08 CPU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Vauxhall Signum typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 18 years old, this Vauxhall Signum is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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FG08 CPU is a 2008 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 22 May 2008.
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