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VN53 VMO

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Grey Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,319 mi
Last recorded130,319 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 VMO
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2012 130,319 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2012 130,319 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 236,408 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 30 Jun 2008 186,111 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 186,111 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 VMO is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Grey with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VN53 VMO, 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 VMO registered?

VN53 VMO is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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