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R666 BBX

2008 Vauxhall Signum

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

234,434 mi
Last recorded234,434 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Signum88,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR666 BBX
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 234,434 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2025 234,430 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 228,424 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2024 228,423 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 220,936 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 214,680 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect lowered (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 214,595 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect lowered (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 208,681 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 201,565 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 201,544 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 198,840 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 198,815 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust snapped off (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 191,150 miles

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both side (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2018 191,150 miles

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both side (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 27 Aug 2018 191,123 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both side (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jul 2018 190,981 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 181,469 miles

Central Exhaust hangers corroded.

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

Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Brake pads wearing unevenly

Valve stem slightly damaged O/s/r and both fronts (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 20 Jul 2017 181,031 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear coil spring broken Both sides (2.4.C.1a)

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

Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Brake pads wearing unevenly

Valve stem slightly damaged O/s/r and both fronts (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 167,534 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2015 155,113 miles

FRONT TYRE INNER EDGES WORN

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 143,802 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 30 Aug 2013 132,567 miles

some exhaust mount broken

Fail 23 Aug 2013 132,477 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

front discs corroded and liped

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 29 May 2012 117,021 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front pads low

middle exhaust hanger missing

Fail 29 May 2012 117,021 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front pads low

middle exhaust hanger missing

Pass 4 Jan 2011 91,821 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear discs very worn

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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R666 BBX is a 2008 Vauxhall Signum in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 R666 BBX, 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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R666 BBX is a 2008 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 14 January 2008.

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