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VN53 VMT

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

95,161 mi
Last recorded95,161 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 VMT
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2022 95,161 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 92,918 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 91,905 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 89,758 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 85,346 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded slight pitting (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Mar 2018 85,261 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 82,003 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 75,333 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 75,333 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working offside main beam (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 68,388 miles

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

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

nearside wiper starting to perish

Pass 26 Nov 2013 58,083 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 52,365 miles

Advice both front vertical link boots perished

Advice exhaust hangers corroded and outer skins on boxes

Advice slight play in off side rear boom arm iner bush

Pass 10 Nov 2011 47,069 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 42,062 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 36,791 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 30,981 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 24,743 miles

advise babey seat fitted to near side rear seat

advise near side cv boot damp

advise sill covers fitted to sills both sides

Pass 13 Oct 2006 18,409 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 VMT is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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

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