MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,997 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
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
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
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)
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
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
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)
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)
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
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
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)
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)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
n/s streering rack has slight play
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
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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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