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AP57 OBX

2007 Vauxhall Signum

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

132,854 mi
Last recorded132,854 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2020
Typical for 2007 Vauxhall Signum86,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 OBX
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2020 132,854 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2020 132,833 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 115,777 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Feb 2019 115,508 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust mounting defective 2 at center (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 100,239 miles

n/s rear brake pads wearing low

o/s rear tyre wearing low on inside edge

slight blow on front exhaust flexi

Fail 10 Feb 2018 100,217 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s rear brake pads wearing low

o/s rear tyre wearing low on inside edge

slight blow on front exhaust flexi

Pass 17 May 2017 90,981 miles

Front exhaust deteriorated

Front exhaust securing device broken off

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust bar deteriorated

Pass 29 Apr 2016 79,655 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front tyres thin on edges

sill covers

Fail 29 Apr 2016 79,654 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 main (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front tyres thin on edges

sill covers

Pass 19 May 2015 70,647 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 70,647 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 61,965 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 54,258 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2013 54,258 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 47,565 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 40,645 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 40,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 33,185 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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AP57 OBX is a 2007 Vauxhall Signum in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2007 Vauxhall Signum models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 86,542 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 AP57 OBX, 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 19 years old, this Vauxhall Signum is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AP57 OBX is a 2007 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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