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VE03 PLJ

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

112,993 mi
Last recorded112,993 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE03 PLJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 112,993 miles

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

exhaust mounts broken

Fail 10 Jul 2017 112,945 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking Rack (2.3.3b)

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

exhaust mounts broken

Pass 7 Jul 2016 102,475 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge no tread (4.1.E.1)

Rear silencers heavily corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2016 102,475 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc both (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge no tread (4.1.E.1)

Rear silencers heavily corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2015 100,164 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 100,164 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 94,411 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 86,104 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 86,104 miles

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

Rear brake discs and pads worn close to limit.

Pass 21 Jul 2011 80,919 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 73,285 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 68,363 miles

nsr tyre low both front tyres low

Pass 25 Apr 2008 62,055 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 56,228 miles
Fail 12 May 2007 56,138 miles

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

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 19 May 2006 41,383 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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VE03 PLJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PLJ, 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 PLJ registered?

VE03 PLJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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