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SA53 JVL

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

87,589 mi
Last recorded87,589 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA53 JVL
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2015 87,589 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust heavily corroded

underside of vehicle corroded including both front and rear subframes

Fail 8 Apr 2015 87,686 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine management light on

exhaust heavily corroded

underside of vehicle corroded including both front and rear subframes

Pass 21 Feb 2014 79,367 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 79,347 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 67,676 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 67,676 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 61,300 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2010 57,200 miles

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

advise rear pads

Pass 3 Jul 2009 49,761 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 49,745 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both wipers worn

engine oil leak

fuel filter corroded

handbrake adjustment

Pass 2 Jul 2008 41,895 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 25,763 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 20,604 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 JVL is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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