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RE53 TYC

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

143,546 mi
Last recorded143,546 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 TYC
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2013 143,546 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 133,008 miles

Front to rear brake pipes corroded

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Rear exhaust support bracket broken but system still supported

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Apr 2012 133,008 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front to rear brake pipes corroded

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Rear exhaust support bracket broken but system still supported

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 117,109 miles

N/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Dec 2009 106,416 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 95,607 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 95,597 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2007 72,027 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2007 71,636 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 55,883 miles

front tyres worn on inside edges req's replaceing.stone chip in front windscreen.

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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RE53 TYC is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RE53 TYC, 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 RE53 TYC registered?

RE53 TYC is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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