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MP53 MSP

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Petrol 3175cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,117 mi
Last recorded76,117 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMP53 MSP
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,175cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2016 76,117 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 69,919 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 65,074 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 56,070 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear exhaust box slight deteriorated

Pass 1 Oct 2011 52,813 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 47,053 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 47,053 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Aug 2009 43,004 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 43,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 36,713 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 29,779 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 24,039 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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MP53 MSP is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 3,175cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 MP53 MSP, 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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MP53 MSP is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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