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MK08 MFV

2008 Vauxhall Signum

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

106,263 mi
Last recorded106,263 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Signum88,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 MFV
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2022 106,263 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2022 106,263 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 101,445 miles

Central exhaust hanger broken but system still adequately supported

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 91,262 miles

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

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

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

central exhaust bracket broken but system still adequately supported

Fail 31 Jan 2020 91,262 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

central exhaust bracket broken but system still adequately supported

Fail 21 Jan 2020 91,250 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken, section missing (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 80,984 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 71,920 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2018 71,920 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded nsr osr brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 68,334 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 62,198 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 58,765 miles

EML on dash

INSP 0 on dash. due service?

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

full sill trims fitted

rear discs corroded/lipped

rear tyres cracking

Fail 7 Aug 2013 58,705 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

EML on dash

INSP 0 on dash. due service?

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

full sill trims fitted

rear discs corroded/lipped

rear tyres cracking

Pass 10 Aug 2012 52,683 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 50,041 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Feb 2011 43,965 miles

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 MFV is a 2008 Vauxhall Signum in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MFV, 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 MFV registered?

MK08 MFV is a 2008 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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