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VN53 ZRE

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

107,593 mi
Last recorded107,593 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 ZRE
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2016 107,593 miles

All four tyres have started to split

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Oct 2015 104,538 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2015 104,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 100,052 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 96,072 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 96,072 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 87,767 miles

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

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 31 Oct 2011 83,956 miles

n/s/f,n/s/r and o/s/r tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 27 Oct 2010 76,184 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2010 76,182 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 68,325 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all tyres getting close on raised tread

hand brake nearly at end of travel

Fail 27 Oct 2009 68,325 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all tyres getting close on raised tread

hand brake nearly at end of travel

Pass 27 Oct 2008 57,473 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 46,361 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Oct 2007 46,361 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 34,294 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 ZRE is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ZRE, 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 ZRE is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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