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RV53 BWG

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Green Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

100,091 mi
Last recorded100,091 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV53 BWG
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2016 100,091 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 100,090 miles

Front Direction indicator has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance both (1.4.A.2e)

Front coil spring broken both (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 96,607 miles

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

engine cover fitted.

front exhaust support bracket corroded & weak

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edges

sill covers fitted.

slight play in nearside front steering rack arm

surface corrosion to exhaust system

under cover fitted.

Pass 27 Aug 2014 91,797 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2013 86,523 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 86,523 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 77,110 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 77,110 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 67,847 miles

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

Front exhaust mounts missing but exhaust still adequitly supported

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 57,911 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil on min mark

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 47,985 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of both sills

Pass 23 Sep 2008 38,451 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 32,734 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 26,567 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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RV53 BWG is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Green with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RV53 BWG, 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 RV53 BWG registered?

RV53 BWG is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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