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BT56 MWM

2006 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

191,330 mi
Last recorded191,330 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Signum85,243 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 MWM
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2019 191,330 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 176,146 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 176,146 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 156,632 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 137,126 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2016 137,126 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 119,261 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 119,261 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2015 117,955 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 106,516 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 103,556 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 26 Sep 2013 103,429 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 5 Oct 2012 94,160 miles

exhaust hanger broken

Fail 14 Sep 2011 85,082 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 85,082 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 70,332 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 56,326 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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BT56 MWM is a 2006 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BT56 MWM, 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 BT56 MWM registered?

BT56 MWM is a 2006 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 22 December 2006.

Is BT56 MWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT56 MWM shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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