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VN53 VJL

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Black Petrol 3175cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

86,433 mi
Last recorded86,433 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 VJL
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,175cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2022 86,433 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 86,432 miles

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 81,202 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 76,551 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 71,783 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 71,762 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 68,188 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 65,326 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 61,563 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 59,745 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2014 59,745 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 57,114 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 53,281 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 50,418 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 50,418 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2010 46,608 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 42,868 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 42,856 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 40,502 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 37,633 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 28,769 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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VN53 VJL is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Black with a 3,175cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VN53 VJL, 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 VN53 VJL registered?

VN53 VJL is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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The MOT history for VN53 VJL shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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