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BJ06 VWB

2006 Vauxhall Signum

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,911 mi
Last recorded178,911 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Signum85,243 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ06 VWB
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2016 178,911 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Jun 2016 178,899 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Jun 2015 171,291 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Jun 2015 171,291 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 161,489 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 May 2013 151,153 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2012 139,260 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2012 139,260 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2011 125,228 miles

both front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 18 May 2011 125,228 miles

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

both front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 19 May 2010 113,849 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 100,821 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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BJ06 VWB is a 2006 Vauxhall Signum in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BJ06 VWB, 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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BJ06 VWB is a 2006 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 10 May 2006.

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