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LT53 GGY

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

98,571 mi
Last recorded98,571 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 GGY
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2014 98,571 miles

Exhaust backbox corroded

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/r wheel slightly distorted

Pass 22 Mar 2013 94,446 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 85,250 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/ rear tyre wearing on edges

Fail 6 Mar 2012 85,249 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/ rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 5 Jul 2010 82,964 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 84,777 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

both rear lens broken

nearside front tyre wearing low on inner and outer edges

rear tyre walls damaged

Pass 2 Jul 2009 74,826 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 74,765 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 69,781 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 69,745 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 22 Sep 2006 63,208 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 63,208 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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LT53 GGY is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2003 Vauxhall Signum models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 81,014 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 LT53 GGY, 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 23 years old, this Vauxhall Signum is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LT53 GGY is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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