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PL03 MTV

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

154,997 mi
Last recorded154,997 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 MTV
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2015 154,997 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front tyre inner edge slightly worn. Centre exhaust has minor leak of gases. Steering wheel bearing has slight play.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 140,880 miles

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

front exhaust mountain broken but the exhaust is still secure

offside front indicator repeater lens missing

rear exhaust system deteriorated slightly

Fail 11 Apr 2014 140,773 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

front exhaust mountain broken but the exhaust is still secure

offside front indicator repeater lens missing

rear exhaust system deteriorated slightly

Pass 12 Jun 2013 135,266 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 135,266 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 122,851 miles

1 centre exhaust brackets missing

1 rear exhaust rubber missing

rear exhaust box corroderd but not blowing on point of test

slight play in off side steering rach knuckle

Fail 29 Jun 2012 122,851 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

1 centre exhaust brackets missing

1 rear exhaust rubber missing

rear exhaust box corroderd but not blowing on point of test

slight play in off side steering rach knuckle

Fail 21 Jun 2012 127,750 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 113,195 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 96,449 miles

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)

front discs light corrosion

front to rear brake pipes corroded

front tyres different size to rear

nsf drag link slight play (rod between track rod and rack)

nsf shocker slightly damp

os inner cv boot split

osr brake squeeky when spun

slight play both front drop links

small nic osf wiper

unable to open boot

Fail 14 Jun 2010 96,448 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.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)

front discs light corrosion

front to rear brake pipes corroded

front tyres different size to rear

nsf drag link slight play (rod between track rod and rack)

nsf shocker slightly damp

os inner cv boot split

osr brake squeeky when spun

slight play both front drop links

small nic osf wiper

unable to open boot

Pass 15 Jan 2010 94,532 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 90,240 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 85,325 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 85,320 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 80,466 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 80,457 miles

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s streering rack has slight play

Pass 25 May 2006 69,652 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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PL03 MTV is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 PL03 MTV, 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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PL03 MTV is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 4 June 2003.

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