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BN05 GYR

2005 Vauxhall Signum

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

183,753 mi
Last recorded183,753 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Signum83,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 GYR
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 183,753 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 22 May 2017 183,753 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 May 2016 179,851 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 174,863 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 170,510 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 170,510 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2013 168,173 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine seems to have oil leaks

Fail 8 May 2013 168,173 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine seems to have oil leaks

Fail 10 Apr 2012 157,732 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 157,732 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 149,972 miles

advise oil leak and mounts

Fail 4 Apr 2011 149,823 miles

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

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

advise oil leak and mounts

Pass 9 Mar 2010 141,133 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 141,133 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 138,508 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 102,632 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

sidewall damage both front tyres-cosmetic

Pass 5 Mar 2008 102,632 miles

sidewall damage both front tyres-cosmetic

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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BN05 GYR is a 2005 Vauxhall Signum in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 BN05 GYR, 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 BN05 GYR registered?

BN05 GYR is a 2005 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 13 April 2005.

Is BN05 GYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN05 GYR shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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