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RN53 ECC

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,165 mi
Last recorded42,165 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN53 ECC
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2013 42,165 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 42,165 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2013 38,355 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2012 36,194 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 36,194 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 32,144 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 26,784 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 25,069 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 22,832 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 19,885 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 14,698 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 14,698 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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RN53 ECC is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RN53 ECC, 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 RN53 ECC registered?

RN53 ECC is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 30 December 2003.

Is RN53 ECC safe to buy?

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