Vauxhall Signum MOT Results

Registered in 2008

54.0% pass rate

from 50 tests in 2021

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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2008 cars and highlighted areas where the Vauxhall Signum is unusually good or bad.

30% fail on Suspension (90% worse than other 2008 cars)
- 16% fail on Springs (170% worse than other 2008 cars)
  - 16% fail on Coil springs (170% worse than other 2008 cars)
    - 16% fail on Coil spring (170% worse than other 2008 cars)
- 14% fail on Anti-roll bars (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
  - 4.0% fail on Linkage (16 times worse than other 2008 cars)
  - 4.0% fail on Ball joint (8 times worse than other 2008 cars)
  - 4.0% fail on Linkage ball joints
  - 4.0% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
  - 2.0% fail on Pins and bushes
- 8.0% fail on Suspension arms
  - 8.0% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
- 4.0% fail on Wheel bearings
- 2.0% fail on Macpherson strut
  - 2.0% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
20% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
- 12% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
- 10% fail on Headlamps
  - 10% fail on Headlamp
- 2.0% fail on Direction indicators
  - 2.0% fail on Flashing type
    - 2.0% fail on Individual direction indicators
16% fail on Brakes
- 16% fail on Rigid brake pipes (10 times worse than other 2008 cars)
- 4.0% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 4.0% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 4.0% fail on Brake pads
  - 2.0% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 2.0% fail on Brake discs
- 4.0% fail on Brake performance
  - 2.0% fail on Service brake performance
    - 2.0% fail on Rbt
      - 2.0% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 2.0% fail on Brake performance not tested
- 2.0% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
  - 2.0% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
14% fail on Tyres
- 8.0% fail on Tread depth
- 6.0% fail on Condition
8.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 6.0% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 4.0% fail on Compression ignition
    - 4.0% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (6 times worse than other 2008 cars)
  - 2.0% fail on Spark ignition
    - 2.0% fail on Catalyst emissions
- 2.0% fail on Fluid leaks
  - 2.0% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
6.0% fail on Body, chassis, structure
- 4.0% fail on Transmission
  - 4.0% fail on Drive shafts
    - 4.0% fail on Joints
- 2.0% fail on Exhaust system
4.0% fail on Steering
- 4.0% fail on Steering gear (7 times worse than other 2008 cars)
  - 4.0% fail on Steering rack (8 times worse than other 2008 cars)
- 2.0% fail on Power steering
  - 2.0% fail on Other components
4.0% fail on Visibility
- 4.0% fail on Wipers

Read the Honest John Review

Vauxhall Signum (2003 - 2008)
Plushly equipped alternative to an executive saloon. Versatile rear seating, stacks of room and some decent engines. Cheap to buy.