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ARP 713J

2004 Vauxhall Signum

Black Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2015
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

167,594 mi
Last recorded167,594 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2014
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Signum81,123 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARP 713J
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2014 167,594 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre has cut on side wall but not to the cords.

Fail 16 Sep 2014 167,594 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

nearside front tyre has cut on side wall but not to the cords.

Pass 26 Jun 2014 165,681 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2014 165,679 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 152,513 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

various exhaust system deteriorated.various exhaust system mounting deteriorated;system sufficently supported

Fail 14 Jun 2013 151,997 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

various exhaust system deteriorated.various exhaust system mounting deteriorated;system sufficently supported

Pass 18 Dec 2012 142,940 miles

rear reg. plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 10 Dec 2012 142,939 miles

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

rear reg. plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 May 2012 131,609 miles

front/rear brake pipes corroded

n/s/f fog light inop

o/s/f fog lens cracked

rear exh deteriorated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs corroded

Fail 14 May 2012 131,609 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs corroded

front/rear brake pipes corroded

n/s/f fog light inop

o/s/f fog lens cracked

rear exh deteriorated

Pass 9 May 2011 118,547 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 117,202 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 108,594 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 99,893 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)

advise o/s/f steering rack movement starting

advise o/s/f tyre should be renewed without delay

Pass 22 Jan 2008 84,366 miles

nearside rear top suspension bush worn slightly

offside front top strut bearing sticking slightly

offside rear top suspension bush worn slightly

Pass 5 Jan 2007 57,933 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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ARP 713J is a 2004 Vauxhall Signum in Black with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2004 Vauxhall Signum models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 81,123 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 ARP 713J, 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 22 years old, this Vauxhall Signum is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ARP 713J registered?

ARP 713J is a 2004 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is ARP 713J safe to buy?

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