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BL55 BHN

2006 Vauxhall Signum

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2018
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

120,292 mi
Last recorded120,292 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Signum85,243 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 BHN
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 120,292 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 120,292 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

exhaust hanger insecure but exhaust system still supported

Pass 22 Feb 2016 111,012 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 111,003 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported FRONT BRACKET AND REAR BRACKET (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (1.8)

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

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

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

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE

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

Pass 27 May 2015 104,765 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2015 104,765 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 93,785 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2014 93,785 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 85,689 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 85,683 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 78,431 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 78,385 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 72,718 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 72,718 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2010 65,511 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 65,511 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2008 49,044 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2008 49,044 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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BL55 BHN is a 2006 Vauxhall Signum in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BL55 BHN, 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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BL55 BHN is a 2006 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 11 January 2006.

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