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VE03 PNV

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,332 mi
Last recorded117,332 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE03 PNV
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2017 117,332 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 117,332 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2016 117,308 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) kinked (metal pipe) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and middle (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 114,664 miles

Engine management light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Power steering fluid level light on

Fail 31 May 2016 114,662 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded X2) (Front to Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Engine management light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level light on

Pass 3 Jun 2015 103,741 miles

Exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 20 May 2014 91,051 miles

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

all brake discs worn

Fail 17 May 2013 85,313 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 May 2013 85,313 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 May 2012 77,704 miles

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

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

exhaust system rusty and mounts worn

offside headlamp output could be better bulb ?

rear tyres sidewall repairs on inside

Pass 14 Apr 2011 69,779 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 69,779 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 59,917 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Mar 2010 59,916 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 48,004 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 36,784 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 32,698 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 24,947 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 PNV is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 VE03 PNV, 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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VE03 PNV is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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