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VU08 VPV

2008 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Diesel 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

114,368 mi
Last recorded114,368 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Signum88,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU08 VPV
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 114,368 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2020 114,362 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 100,791 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 91,699 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 80,575 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 70,040 miles

back box hanger broken

front and rear discs pitted

front tyres low tread

Pass 24 Feb 2015 63,486 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 55,726 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 48,526 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 40,358 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 40,358 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 30,837 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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VU08 VPV is a 2008 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 2,959cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 VU08 VPV, 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 VU08 VPV registered?

VU08 VPV is a 2008 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is VU08 VPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU08 VPV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VU08 VPV have outstanding finance?

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