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MV53 ONP

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

122,696 mi
Last recorded122,696 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV53 ONP
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2015 122,696 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 112,607 miles

Oil leak

brake pad light illuminated

centre brake pipes rusty

o/s/r brake pipe rusty

plastic sill covers fitted

rear tyres worn

Fail 16 Sep 2013 101,078 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 101,078 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Pass 18 Sep 2012 91,656 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 82,633 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2011 82,627 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 72,239 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 24 Aug 2010 72,239 miles

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

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)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 63,096 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 50,333 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 38,417 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 31,094 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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MV53 ONP is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MV53 ONP, 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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What year was MV53 ONP registered?

MV53 ONP is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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The MOT history for MV53 ONP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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