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VX08 HFJ

2008 Vauxhall Signum

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

130,176 mi
Last recorded130,176 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Signum88,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX08 HFJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 130,176 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Apr 2026 130,176 miles

Body has an unsafe modification sharp edge on grill (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 123,776 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2025 123,776 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 117,459 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2024 117,459 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated bonnet cable is damaged (3.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked with yellow chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked with yellow chalk (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 107,853 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 95,135 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2022 95,130 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 91,214 miles

Front number plate slightly damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre out of shape inner edge

Pass 4 May 2020 89,035 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 84,496 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 84,483 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 78,394 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 72,125 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 5 May 2017 72,125 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Apr 2016 63,283 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 63,283 miles

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

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

engine light on dash .

Pass 30 Apr 2015 55,679 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2014 49,308 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2013 42,906 miles

rear tyres perishing on sidewalls

Pass 30 Apr 2012 35,142 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2011 29,201 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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VX08 HFJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Signum in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 VX08 HFJ, 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 VX08 HFJ registered?

VX08 HFJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 8 May 2008.

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