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SC08 PFC

2008 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

153,382 mi
Last recorded153,382 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Insignia68,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC08 PFC
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 153,382 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2025 148,827 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 8 Feb 2025 148,669 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced pannel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 142,852 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective water condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 137,790 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 131,647 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2022 131,647 miles

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

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

some brake bind to rear n/s & o/s.

Pass 8 Jan 2021 124,853 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 118,444 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Slight smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Slight smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 110,673 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 158,131 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 85,285 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 75,428 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.3.3b)

Fail 28 Dec 2015 75,428 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit minor damage to outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 66,344 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2013 57,071 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 47,619 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 36,891 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Insignia?

Based on 3,238,878 MOT tests across 297,647 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
7,948
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
297,647
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 45,793
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,535
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 29,349
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,379
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SC08 PFC is a 2008 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2008 Vauxhall Insignia models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 68,610 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Insignia fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 45,793 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SC08 PFC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Insignia typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 18 years old, this Vauxhall Insignia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SC08 PFC registered?

SC08 PFC is a 2008 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 30 December 2008.

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