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VE03 PHJ

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Blue Petrol 3175cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

106,537 mi
Last recorded106,537 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2012
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE03 PHJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,175cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2012 106,537 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 108,720 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 107,314 miles

Both rear tyres wearing unusually due to faulty shock absorbers.

Front flexi section of exhaust has slight blow.

Fail 23 Mar 2010 107,144 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Both rear tyres wearing unusually due to faulty shock absorbers.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front and rear brake discs worn,nearly to excess.

Front flexi section of exhaust has slight blow.

Pass 30 Mar 2009 100,972 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 100,972 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 95,730 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 71,177 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 48,742 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 48,742 miles

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

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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VE03 PHJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Blue with a 3,175cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VE03 PHJ, 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 VE03 PHJ registered?

VE03 PHJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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