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MK08 FHF

2008 Vauxhall Signum

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

172,820 mi
Last recorded172,820 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Signum88,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 FHF
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2021 172,820 miles

Both rear Brake hoses has slight corrosion to ferrules

Brake discs corroded

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

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

Offside number plate lens damaged

Rear exhaust box damaged

Fail 16 Mar 2021 172,818 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both rear Brake hoses has slight corrosion to ferrules

Brake discs corroded

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

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

Offside number plate lens damaged

Rear exhaust box damaged

Pass 18 Mar 2020 168,471 miles

Both rear Brake hoses has slight corrosion to ferrules

Front brake discs very corroded

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside number plate lens damaged

Pass 26 Mar 2019 161,716 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 150,656 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 150,655 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 140,895 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 128,565 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 27 Mar 2015 118,167 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2015 118,166 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 108,544 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2014 108,543 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 96,713 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Mar 2013 96,713 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 85,241 miles

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

nearside front tyre sidewalls cracked

offside front tyre sidewalls cracked

Pass 28 Mar 2011 69,293 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Mar 2011 69,293 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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MK08 FHF is a 2008 Vauxhall Signum in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MK08 FHF, 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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What year was MK08 FHF registered?

MK08 FHF is a 2008 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is MK08 FHF safe to buy?

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