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PN53 ZGH

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,146 mi
Last recorded132,146 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN53 ZGH
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2016 132,146 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2015 120,602 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 109,821 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 101,628 miles

Exhaust front flexy joint deteriorated

Fail 8 Nov 2013 101,496 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Exhaust front flexy joint deteriorated

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Nov 2012 94,249 miles

front tyres worn edges

n/s/r tyr low inner edge

rear boxes in poor condition

Pass 28 Oct 2011 82,460 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 27 Oct 2011 82,460 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 74,460 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 73,633 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)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 66,675 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 61,409 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front and rear brake discs and pads getting low

nsr osr osf tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 17 Sep 2007 55,522 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 55,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 47,074 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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PN53 ZGH is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PN53 ZGH, 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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PN53 ZGH is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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