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NV03 TVU

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

171,080 mi
Last recorded171,080 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV03 TVU
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2014 171,080 miles

Front and centre exhaust brackets corroded

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2013 154,794 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 141,355 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 128,645 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 115,621 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

smoke test reading close to limit for a turbo diesel engine

Fail 30 Oct 2010 115,621 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

smoke test reading close to limit for a turbo diesel engine

Pass 27 Oct 2009 103,282 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 90,728 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 90,607 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 67,195 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Nov 2007 66,817 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 48,925 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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NV03 TVU is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NV03 TVU, 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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NV03 TVU is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 17 June 2003.

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