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BG55 DBV

2005 Vauxhall Signum

Grey Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

113,485 mi
Last recorded113,485 miles
Recorded on18 May 2013
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Signum83,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 DBV
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2013 113,485 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front exhaust bracket snapped but system still supported

front exhaust flexi detetiorated

Fail 18 May 2013 113,485 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front exhaust bracket snapped but system still supported

front exhaust flexi detetiorated

Pass 25 May 2012 101,015 miles

slight play in nearside steering arm ball joint

slight play in offside steering arm ball joint

Pass 1 Dec 2011 89,738 miles

back box heat shield loose

Pass 27 May 2011 80,747 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 80,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 May 2010 63,328 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 62,017 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 62,017 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 48,489 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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BG55 DBV is a 2005 Vauxhall Signum in Grey with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 BG55 DBV, 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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What year was BG55 DBV registered?

BG55 DBV is a 2005 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 23 November 2005.

Is BG55 DBV safe to buy?

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