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VA03 OJP

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

98,658 mi
Last recorded98,658 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA03 OJP
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 98,658 miles

Fuel hose slightly damaged fuel pipe requires replacement due to being perished x 2 (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

air con radiator bent

Fail 18 Jul 2017 98,658 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded to cliper (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel hose slightly damaged fuel pipe requires replacement due to being perished x 2 (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

air con radiator bent

Pass 19 Jul 2016 91,910 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both On Ferule (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 91,877 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both On Ferule (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 88,016 miles

Brake warning light on. Radiator damaged.

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

Fail 22 Jul 2015 88,016 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake warning light on. Radiator damaged.

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 85,512 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pad warning light on

exhaust brackets brokenb on centre pipe but exhaust still secure

radiator and a/c condensor bent

Pass 13 Jul 2013 82,118 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre Cracking On All Edges

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

Rear Exhaust Deterorating

Pass 12 Jul 2012 73,913 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Jul 2012 73,911 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 67,803 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2011 67,778 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 62,363 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Jun 2009 50,808 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 50,808 miles

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)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 39,357 miles

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

exhaust clamp between centre and rear sections starting to crack

Pass 9 Jun 2007 31,533 miles

Engine management light is on

Pass 21 Jun 2006 24,843 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 24,843 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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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VA03 OJP is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 VA03 OJP, 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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VA03 OJP is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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