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M90 SEW

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Red Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

102,341 mi
Last recorded102,341 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM90 SEW
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2016 102,341 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

slight play in trackrod ends

Pass 11 Apr 2015 90,556 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front to rear brake pipes coated in grease

Fail 30 Mar 2015 90,553 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 75,503 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 63,553 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 63,543 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 58,584 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 54,977 miles

Centre Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 53,146 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 46,378 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2009 46,376 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2007 38,693 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2006 34,553 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 34,551 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 29,405 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 29,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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M90 SEW is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Red with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 M90 SEW, 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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M90 SEW is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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