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SL53 OXB

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Diesel 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,398 mi
Last recorded123,398 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 OXB
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2017 123,398 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 122,104 miles

Both front steering arms have slight play

Pass 30 Nov 2013 117,891 miles

offside rear exhaust deterioated

Pass 17 Nov 2012 117,430 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2012 117,430 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 110,350 miles

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

advise front brake discs worn

Fail 22 Nov 2011 110,344 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

advise front brake discs worn

Pass 15 Oct 2010 101,792 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 101,788 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 91,295 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 91,295 miles

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

engine management light on

slight play in stearing rack

Pass 22 Sep 2008 78,134 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 77,904 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked

n/s/r panels damaged

Pass 8 Oct 2007 59,888 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 12 Oct 2006 38,988 miles

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

slight play in both front steering rack arms.

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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SL53 OXB is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 2,959cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SL53 OXB, 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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SL53 OXB is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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