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SJ53 YHA

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2011
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

87,434 mi
Last recorded87,434 miles
Recorded on20 May 2011
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ53 YHA
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 May 2011 87,434 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

engine light flashing

nearside revers light not working

Pass 21 May 2010 72,450 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 72,385 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 17 Sep 2009 72,208 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Advise N/S/R tyre starting to wear out of shape

Advise both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 62,762 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Aug 2008 62,762 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

oil cap missing on enginge

Pass 19 Sep 2007 53,115 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

wipers slightly smeary

Fail 19 Sep 2007 53,111 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 4 Sep 2006 43,768 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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SJ53 YHA is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 YHA, 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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SJ53 YHA is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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