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BN56 JJY

2006 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,027 mi
Last recorded142,027 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Signum85,243 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 JJY
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2018 142,027 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively not clearing enough of screen.. linkage worn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear subframe rusty

Pass 17 Nov 2017 140,556 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear brake back plate corroded

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front / rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Nov 2017 140,551 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported front / rear brackets broke or missing (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear brake back plate corroded

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front / rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 137,152 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front exhaust mounting missing

rear exhaust mounting deterioted

Pass 2 Nov 2015 130,925 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2015 130,925 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 124,837 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 118,158 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 109,609 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 102,383 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 94,655 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 70,351 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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BN56 JJY is a 2006 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 BN56 JJY, 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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BN56 JJY is a 2006 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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