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HG08 FPN

2008 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,607 mi
Last recorded69,607 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Signum88,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 FPN
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 69,607 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 68,157 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 13 Feb 2025 68,147 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 66,403 miles

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired plastic pipe into servo split - vacuum system operating as normal at present) (1.1.3 (e))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 64,688 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material line to rear of vehicle - corrosion under center of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired plastic pipe into servo split - vacuum system operating as normal at present (1.1.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2023 64,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material line to rear of vehicle - corrosion under center of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired plastic pipe into servo split - vacuum system operating as normal at present (1.1.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 62,860 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes, cover by retaining clamp. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked on sidewall and between tared. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracked on outer sidewall and between tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 62,854 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot split. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Discs badly corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes, cover by retaining clamp. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked on sidewall and between tared. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracked on outer sidewall and between tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 61,347 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 60,229 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing across complete circumference of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2019 57,172 miles

Front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked and perished

Pass 29 Mar 2018 54,901 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 51,118 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 46,924 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2015 43,485 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 43,485 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside front wiper blade smeary.

Pass 19 Mar 2014 40,161 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 37,452 miles

battery charge apprears low

Pass 6 Mar 2012 32,057 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 24,546 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Signum?

Based on 245,020 MOT tests across 16,896 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
8,076
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
16,896
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,416
coil spring broken 10,006
Registration plate lamp not working 7,975
coil spring fractured 6,845
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,785
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HG08 FPN is a 2008 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HG08 FPN, 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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HG08 FPN is a 2008 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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