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S12 LBM

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Red Petrol 3175cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

88,726 mi
Last recorded88,726 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS12 LBM
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,175cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2018 88,726 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Feb 2018 88,726 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Jan 2017 87,950 miles

plastic covers fitted to outer body sills.

Pass 22 Jan 2016 84,642 miles

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

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

oil leak on engine.

rear exhaust corroded.

slight play in offside and nearside rear suspension arms pins/bush.

Fail 21 Jan 2016 84,619 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired not clipped into bracket (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired not clipped into bracket (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps faulty (1.1.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported center and offside rear (7.1.1)

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

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

oil leak on engine.

slight play in offside and nearside rear suspension arms pins/bush.

Pass 29 Jan 2015 77,363 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 77,197 miles

Oil leak

sills covered

Fail 17 Jan 2014 77,174 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

sills covered

Pass 13 Dec 2012 69,723 miles

Both number plates 3d effect

Both rear silencers in poor condition

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 62,274 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 58,141 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 49,745 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 12 Feb 2010 49,745 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 36,012 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 24,564 miles

Small tear in near side rear tyre.

Pass 12 Feb 2007 12,310 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 9,970 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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S12 LBM is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Red with a 3,175cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 S12 LBM, 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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S12 LBM is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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