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VN53 VMR

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Black Petrol 3175cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

113,795 mi
Last recorded113,795 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2010
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2010 113,795 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 97,080 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 82,419 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 60,112 miles

Very slight play in n/s steering tie-rod

Fail 11 Oct 2007 60,112 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Very slight play in n/s steering tie-rod

Pass 13 Oct 2006 38,658 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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VN53 VMR is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Black with a 3,175cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VMR, 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 VMR registered?

VN53 VMR is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 13 October 2003.

Is VN53 VMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN53 VMR shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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