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SG53 ZLZ

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

908,891 mi
Last recorded908,891 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG53 ZLZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2017 908,891 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 88,077 miles

exhaust hangers corroded

slight wear at o/s/f antirollbar link

wear at both rear suspension arms

Pass 24 Jan 2014 84,879 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 79,785 miles

car running rough

Fail 17 Jan 2013 79,784 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

car running rough

Fail 8 Jan 2013 79,755 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 May 2011 60,839 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 54,563 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Oct 2009 54,563 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 40,051 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 34,586 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 26,163 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 26,163 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)

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

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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SG53 ZLZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Red 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 SG53 ZLZ, 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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SG53 ZLZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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