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BT55 JFE

2006 Vauxhall Signum

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

205,920 mi
Last recorded205,920 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Signum85,243 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 JFE
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 205,920 miles

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Apr 2017 205,919 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Apr 2017 205,615 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat stuck under seat frame (5.2.1a)

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions slight cuts to sidewall (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Front both tyres in poor condition perished to sidewalls

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2016 201,252 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 195,194 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 182,063 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Mar 2014 182,063 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2013 172,730 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 172,730 miles

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 162,404 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 153,049 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 145,956 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 126,916 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear tyres wearing uneven on outer shoulder treads

handbrake slightly high

nearside front tyre worn too 2 1/2mm

Pass 16 Jan 2009 126,916 miles

both rear tyres wearing uneven on outer shoulder treads

handbrake slightly high

nearside front tyre worn too 2 1/2mm

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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BT55 JFE is a 2006 Vauxhall Signum in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BT55 JFE, 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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BT55 JFE is a 2006 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 3 February 2006.

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