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CP03 SLV

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,346 mi
Last recorded127,346 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP03 SLV
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2016 127,346 miles

child seat fitted cant fully inspect seat belt

emission light on

front brake discs corroded

hand brake dose not lock up

n/s/f tyre low tread

n/s/r brake bind

n/s/r shocker looks like it may have been leaking

slight play n/s and o/s steering rack

Fail 30 Mar 2016 127,346 miles

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

child seat fitted cant fully inspect seat belt

emission light on

front brake discs corroded

hand brake dose not lock up

n/s/f tyre low tread

n/s/r brake bind

n/s/r shocker looks like it may have been leaking

slight play n/s and o/s steering rack

Pass 19 Jan 2015 120,416 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 108,934 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 95,776 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 95,776 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 84,183 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 74,389 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)

both front/rear brake pipes corroded.

Pass 14 Jul 2009 53,227 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Jul 2009 53,227 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 43,878 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 36,628 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

rear brake pads look low

Fail 31 Jul 2007 36,628 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

rear brake pads look low

Pass 13 Jun 2006 23,412 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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CP03 SLV is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2003 Vauxhall Signum models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 81,014 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 CP03 SLV, 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 23 years old, this Vauxhall Signum is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CP03 SLV is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 17 June 2003.

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