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AP54 DFL

2004 Vauxhall Signum

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

176,610 mi
Last recorded176,610 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Signum81,123 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 DFL
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc
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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 176,610 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 167,216 miles

All brake pipes but not excessive

Pass 12 Jul 2016 156,823 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 147,276 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 147,249 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 64,876 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2014 64,876 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 136,662 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2013 128,099 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 111,554 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2012 111,554 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 99,423 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 99,394 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2009 89,383 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front registration plate slightly damaged advise replacement

Pass 19 Nov 2008 132,032 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 132,032 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Fail 20 Oct 2008 132,032 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 106,974 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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AP54 DFL is a 2004 Vauxhall Signum in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Vauxhall Signum models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 81,123 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 AP54 DFL, 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 22 years old, this Vauxhall Signum is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AP54 DFL is a 2004 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 16 December 2004.

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