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SJ53 OKT

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

61,125 mi
Last recorded61,125 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ53 OKT
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2013 61,125 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 61,125 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 56,503 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 56,503 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 52,043 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 52,043 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 45,170 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 45,124 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 38,814 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

offside and near side rear seat belts not properly checked

Pass 9 Sep 2008 31,464 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 31,464 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 24,949 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 24,936 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 21,973 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 21,973 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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SJ53 OKT is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SJ53 OKT, 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 SJ53 OKT registered?

SJ53 OKT is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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The MOT history for SJ53 OKT shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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