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OU53 TSO

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,806 mi
Last recorded145,806 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2008
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 TSO
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2008 145,806 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 76,375 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 76,360 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 133,329 miles

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2006 115,593 miles

slight play in nearside steering rack

Fail 16 Aug 2006 115,593 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in nearside steering rack

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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OU53 TSO is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OU53 TSO, 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 OU53 TSO registered?

OU53 TSO is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 30 October 2003.

Is OU53 TSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU53 TSO shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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