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VN53 ZVA

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2011
Tests10 (4 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

80,972 mi
Last recorded80,972 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2010
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 ZVA
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

4 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2010 80,972 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

N/S/F AND O/S/F TYRE ARE CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

O/S POWER STEERING PIPES ARE DAMP WITH OIL

O/S/R TYRE IS JUST LEGAL 1.8MM

THE EXHAUST SYSTEM IS CORRODED

WINDSCREEN WIPER MOTOR IS WORN ONLY WORKS ON INTERMITTANT AND SPEED 1

Pass 9 Feb 2010 80,681 miles

OIL LEAK ENGINE AREA

SLIGHT BIND ON O/S REAR BRAKE

Fail 8 Feb 2010 80,681 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

OIL LEAK ENGINE AREA

SLIGHT BIND ON O/S REAR BRAKE

Fail 31 Dec 2009 80,676 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)

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake pipes to servo damp

engine has misfire when idling

front to rear brake pipes wet with grease

light corrosion underside

offside and nearside front steering rack arms have slight play

offside front seat belt retracts slow

plastic outer sill covers fitted

power steering hose wet under bonnet

power steering pipe to rack corroded

rear of exhaust heat shields corroded

traction control light on dash board

Fail 6 Aug 2009 80,576 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 76,792 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 76,792 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 67,986 miles

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

rear number plate starting to distort.

reasr exhast system skin corroded and some missing.

Fail 16 Oct 2007 67,986 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

rear number plate starting to distort.

reasr exhast system skin corroded and some missing.

Pass 18 Oct 2006 44,264 miles

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

centre rear seat missing. †1 ltr oil oil. †brake noise on front brake.

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 ZVA is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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

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