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BF56 RNJ

2006 Vauxhall Signum

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,765 mi
Last recorded143,765 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Signum85,243 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 RNJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 143,765 miles

Beam benders fitted to headlamps

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 143,421 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 134,049 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 134,047 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 131,993 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 29 Mar 2016 131,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 129,073 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 125,820 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 125,817 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 119,632 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2012 110,388 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Mar 2011 98,994 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear brake discs rusty

Pass 29 Mar 2011 98,994 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

both rear brake discs rusty

Pass 29 Mar 2010 86,864 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 73,626 miles

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

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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BF56 RNJ is a 2006 Vauxhall Signum in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2006 Vauxhall Signum models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 85,243 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 BF56 RNJ, 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 20 years old, this Vauxhall Signum is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BF56 RNJ registered?

BF56 RNJ is a 2006 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 8 November 2006.

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