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BG05 LLN

2005 Vauxhall Signum

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2013
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

210,344 mi
Last recorded210,344 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2014
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Signum83,689 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 LLN
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2014 210,344 miles

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 203,757 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

near side front lower skirt panel loose

Fail 3 Dec 2012 203,573 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

near side front lower skirt panel loose

Pass 13 Oct 2011 198,375 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

centre exhaust rear mounting broken

nearside front tyre worn close to wear bars and worn smooth on outer edge

offside inner c/v boot split

offside rear lamp bulb holer in poor condition

offside rear number plate lamp in poor condition

wear in steering rack(nearside)

Fail 7 Oct 2011 198,252 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

centre exhaust rear mounting broken

nearside front tyre worn close to wear bars and worn smooth on outer edge

offside inner c/v boot split

offside rear lamp bulb holer in poor condition

offside rear number plate lamp in poor condition

wear in steering rack(nearside)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 182,552 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 182,519 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 151,729 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2009 151,729 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 120,132 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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BG05 LLN is a 2005 Vauxhall Signum in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2005 Vauxhall Signum models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 83,689 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 BG05 LLN, 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 21 years old, this Vauxhall Signum is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BG05 LLN is a 2005 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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