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SA53 JJZ

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Blue Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

82,235 mi
Last recorded82,235 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA53 JJZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2017 82,235 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective Light on (5.4.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view Linkage (8.2.1c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2016 75,418 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Offside rear (2.7.3)

brake disc modified but not seriously weakened Rear (3.5.1n)

Fail 23 Sep 2016 75,418 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear silencer (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Offside rear (2.7.3)

brake disc modified but not seriously weakened Rear (3.5.1n)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 71,720 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened drop link slight play (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 71,720 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened drop link slight play (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 66,797 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 59,255 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 59,255 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 59,966 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

offside rear coil spring snapped at tail

Pass 13 Sep 2011 47,024 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 47,024 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2010 41,265 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 37,812 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 30,814 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 26,563 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 20,140 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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SA53 JJZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Blue with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SA53 JJZ, 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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SA53 JJZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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