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VN53 ZSD

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,996 mi
Last recorded90,996 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2013 90,996 miles

both front tyres worn low

centre exhaust silencer hanger rusted and broken

chip to screen

offside front anti roll bar drop link has slight play

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroding

slight play to offside & nearside steering arms

Fail 7 Jun 2013 90,992 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

both front tyres worn low

centre exhaust silencer hanger rusted and broken

chip to screen

offside front anti roll bar drop link has slight play

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroding

slight play to offside & nearside steering arms

Pass 30 May 2012 75,762 miles

rear tyres wearing low

slight play in steering rack arms

Pass 14 Oct 2011 72,855 miles

rear exhaust corroding

rear tyres worn low

Pass 15 Oct 2010 65,232 miles

o/s/r tyre worn low

scratches to screen

Fail 14 Oct 2010 65,229 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

o/s/r tyre worn low

scratches to screen

Pass 28 Oct 2009 57,239 miles

scratches to screen

Fail 28 Oct 2009 57,238 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

scratches to screen

Pass 31 Oct 2008 49,933 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 48,627 miles

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

n/s rear brake hose ferrule end corroded

o/s rear brake hose ferrule end corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2007 39,837 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 31,267 miles

n/s/f tyre approx2.5mm

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit

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 ZSD is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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