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FP04 PVU

2004 Vauxhall Signum

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

162,136 mi
Last recorded162,136 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Signum81,123 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP04 PVU
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2016 162,136 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2016 161,663 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 148,220 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 137,632 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front headlights

front number plate damaged

nearside of vehicle damaged

passenger side door mirror missing

unable to make full inspection of centre seat belt

Fail 21 Jul 2014 137,620 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front headlights

front number plate damaged

nearside of vehicle damaged

passenger side door mirror missing

Pass 4 Jun 2013 128,762 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 122,196 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

o/s/f headlamp misted up inside

unable to check centre rear seatbelt due to large coolbox fixed to issofix belts and unable to move

Pass 23 May 2011 114,180 miles

brake discs (front) corroded+worn.

Fail 23 May 2011 114,180 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

brake discs (front) corroded+worn.

Pass 26 May 2010 105,600 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Jun 2009 97,088 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Jun 2008 92,646 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 92,637 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Apr 2008 91,938 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Apr 2008 91,938 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2007 71,166 miles

Both rear tyres starting to go out of shape

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Slight play in offside & nearside steering tie rods

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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FP04 PVU is a 2004 Vauxhall Signum in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 FP04 PVU, 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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What year was FP04 PVU registered?

FP04 PVU is a 2004 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 13 May 2004.

Is FP04 PVU safe to buy?

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