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PJ08 VFP

2008 Vauxhall Signum

Beige Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

124,450 mi
Last recorded124,450 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Signum88,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 VFP
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 124,450 miles

Rear both tyres wearing on inner edge

slight oil leek

Fail 8 Mar 2019 124,450 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear both tyres wearing on inner edge

slight oil leek

Pass 19 Mar 2018 122,687 miles

Offside Rear tyre starting to wear smooth on the inner edge

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Mar 2018 122,687 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to wear smooth on the inner edge

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 May 2017 119,593 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test load area full ()

Fail 25 May 2017 119,593 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leaking (7.3.A.1)

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

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/18 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working upper & lower (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both n/s & o/s (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test load area full ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 111,211 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 111,144 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 26 May 2015 104,404 miles

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

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

Fail 26 May 2015 104,404 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 May 2014 88,114 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2014 88,114 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2013 72,664 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2012 56,677 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 May 2012 56,677 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 23 May 2011 42,034 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)

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 VFP is a 2008 Vauxhall Signum in Beige with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 PJ08 VFP, 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 VFP registered?

PJ08 VFP is a 2008 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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