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WP03 LRL

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

156,278 mi
Last recorded156,278 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP03 LRL
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 156,278 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 142,488 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Apr 2018 142,488 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Brake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Apr 2017 138,109 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 133,604 miles

rear exhaust system rusty

Fail 4 Apr 2016 133,604 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipes x2 corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust system rusty

Pass 11 Apr 2015 120,526 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

headlamp aims adjusted during test

Fail 10 Apr 2015 120,526 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

headlamp aims adjusted during test

Pass 19 Mar 2014 105,268 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 105,268 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 15 Apr 2013 92,726 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2013 92,726 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 79,956 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres on limit on inside edges

brake warning lamp staying on

rear exhaust rusty

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 15 Apr 2011 67,062 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 52,333 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 52,314 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 44,414 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 38,655 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 28,921 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 16,261 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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WP03 LRL is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WP03 LRL, 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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WP03 LRL is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 14 June 2003.

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