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VE03 PLZ

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

69,228 mi
Last recorded69,228 miles
Recorded on13 May 2011
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE03 PLZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2011 69,228 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 59,943 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2009 53,250 miles

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 May 2009 53,250 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2008 45,031 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2007 36,123 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2006 26,326 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 PLZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 PLZ, 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 PLZ registered?

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

Is VE03 PLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE03 PLZ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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