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BN56 XSP

2006 Vauxhall Signum

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

100,789 mi
Last recorded100,789 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2015
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Signum85,243 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 XSP
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2015 100,789 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 100,781 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 88,808 miles

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

Oil leak

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

front pads around 5mm

Fail 23 Sep 2014 88,808 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

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

front pads around 5mm

Pass 13 Sep 2013 81,273 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Sep 2012 76,488 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 69,420 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Sep 2010 62,066 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 62,066 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 47,127 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 XSP is a 2006 Vauxhall Signum in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BN56 XSP, 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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What year was BN56 XSP registered?

BN56 XSP is a 2006 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 2 November 2006.

Is BN56 XSP safe to buy?

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