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BIG 7079

2004 Vauxhall Signum

Blue Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2017
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

184,143 mi
Last recorded184,143 miles
Recorded on28 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Signum81,123 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIG 7079
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 May 2016 184,143 miles

all remedial work under refusal No478496438450 carried out.

antiroll link bushes starting to perish

brake lines heavily coated wih underseal.

slight play in steering mechanism

Fail 28 May 2016 184,143 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all remedial work under refusal No478496438450 carried out.

antiroll link bushes starting to perish

brake lines heavily coated wih underseal.

slight play in steering mechanism

Fail 28 Apr 2016 184,111 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front bracket broken (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

1.corrosion on all brake lines/unions. 2.brake lines heavily coated

3.slight play in steering joints/ends. 4.antiroll link dust covers perished.

Pass 25 Oct 2014 176,781 miles

Brake heavily coated in grease

Tape around nearside drive shaft/Inner cv gaitor

Fail 17 Oct 2014 176,270 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake heavily coated in grease

Tape around nearside drive shaft/Inner cv gaitor

Fail 21 Sep 2014 176,133 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

nsf anti roll bar dust cover perishing

Fail 7 Aug 2014 175,982 miles

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

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

n/s and o/s inner steering rack ends have movement in the ball sockets attaching to rack this may cause knocking noises.

n/s/r o/s/r wheels are lightly dented on inner edges.

o/s/f inner c.v boot is perrished but still holding grease grease is seeping but not excessive.

Pass 6 Jun 2013 154,785 miles

1. corrosion to exhaust system. 2 corrosion on brake ferrules/components/discs etc.

Fail 6 Jun 2013 154,785 miles

1. corrosion to exhaust system. 2 corrosion on brake ferrules/components/discs etc.

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

Nearside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 137,794 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhurt corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2011 128,874 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 121,887 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 121,567 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 93,342 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 93,342 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 68,879 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2008 68,879 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 51,716 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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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BIG 7079 is a 2004 Vauxhall Signum in Blue with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 BIG 7079, 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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BIG 7079 is a 2004 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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