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RF03 SZZ

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Lpg 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

121,519 mi
Last recorded121,519 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF03 SZZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2022 121,519 miles

very bad oil leak

Fail 3 Aug 2022 121,519 miles

Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

very bad oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2021 119,921 miles

very bad oil leak

Fail 28 Jul 2021 119,921 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

very bad oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2020 118,513 miles

oil leak bad

Fail 1 Jul 2020 118,513 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

oil leak bad

Pass 17 Jul 2019 116,829 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 114,601 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 110,690 miles

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum has a slight oil leak (2.3.1)

Rear parking brake only just met requirements 16%

Fail 27 Jul 2017 110,690 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum has a slight oil leak (2.3.1)

Rear parking brake only just met requirements 16%

Pass 23 Jul 2016 107,770 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 104,316 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 98,701 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2013 91,800 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 91,800 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 87,040 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 79,921 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

covers on sill both sides

front disc pitted

rear disc pitted

Pass 26 Jun 2010 74,500 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 72,819 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 72,819 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 62,425 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 53,724 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 36,939 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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RF03 SZZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 1,998cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 RF03 SZZ, 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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RF03 SZZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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