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VN03 WPW

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,610 mi
Last recorded93,610 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN03 WPW
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2012 93,610 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2012 93,610 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 90,418 miles

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

Front 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)

Fail 12 Oct 2011 90,418 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Front 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)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 74,834 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 67,711 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 66,277 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2008 51,741 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 45,819 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 45,819 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

BOTH FRONT TYRES 3MM

REAR EXHAUST BOX DAMAGED AND BAFFLES LOOSE

Pass 22 Aug 2007 41,459 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 31,576 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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VN03 WPW is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 VN03 WPW, 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 VN03 WPW registered?

VN03 WPW is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 22 April 2003.

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