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PJ08 LKY

2008 Vauxhall Signum

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

170,446 mi
Last recorded170,446 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Signum88,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 LKY
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2024 170,446 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension parts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 164,000 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 157,807 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 147,505 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 147,505 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2020 142,439 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 132,875 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Apr 2018 123,400 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 13 Apr 2018 123,400 miles

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 5 Apr 2017 114,232 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 104,098 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 104,098 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 94,374 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 81,826 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 68,773 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 56,793 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 56,793 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 45,422 miles

hanbrake stopping close to top

Fail 6 Apr 2011 45,422 miles

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

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

hanbrake stopping close to top

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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PJ08 LKY is a 2008 Vauxhall Signum in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 PJ08 LKY, 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 PJ08 LKY registered?

PJ08 LKY is a 2008 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 8 April 2008.

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