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VE55 FLR

2005 Vauxhall Signum

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

128,384 mi
Last recorded128,384 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Signum83,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE55 FLR
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 128,384 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little effort

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Fail 9 Sep 2017 128,367 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Pass 19 Oct 2016 122,066 miles

presenter adviced

Fail 11 Oct 2016 121,834 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

presenter adviced

Pass 25 Sep 2015 113,637 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 101,768 miles

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

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

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

wear to near side front tyre on outer edge

wear to near side rear tyre on inner edge

Pass 5 Oct 2013 95,944 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2012 90,339 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 83,252 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 69,449 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 56,456 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 47,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 13 Oct 2008 47,980 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

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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VE55 FLR is a 2005 Vauxhall Signum in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2005 Vauxhall Signum models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 83,689 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 VE55 FLR, 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 21 years old, this Vauxhall Signum is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VE55 FLR registered?

VE55 FLR is a 2005 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 17 November 2005.

Is VE55 FLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE55 FLR shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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