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DL03 HDJ

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Green Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,320 mi
Last recorded121,320 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL03 HDJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2014 121,320 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N\S headlamp slightly misted

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight damage to O\S\R outer tyre wall

Fail 27 Sep 2014 121,314 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N\S headlamp slightly misted

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight damage to O\S\R outer tyre wall

Pass 12 Sep 2013 117,944 miles

2 x back box outer casings corroded

Engine lamp on

Headlamps slightly misted

Wipers slightly worn

Fail 9 Sep 2013 117,941 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c) DANGEROUS

Centre Front Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

2 x back box outer casings corroded

Engine lamp on

Headlamps slightly misted

Wipers slightly worn

Pass 13 Jul 2012 114,166 miles

exhaust week

rear brake disscs worn

Fail 12 Jul 2012 114,166 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

exhaust week

rear brake disscs worn

Pass 18 Jul 2011 107,761 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2011 107,755 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front seat belt fluffed

Pass 9 Jul 2010 102,501 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)

Fail 9 Jul 2010 102,501 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 2 Jul 2009 93,988 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 1 Jul 2009 93,980 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 81,951 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 66,135 miles

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

slight play in n/s rack ball end

Pass 8 Jul 2006 50,572 miles

front tyres feathering on outer edges

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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DL03 HDJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Green with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 DL03 HDJ, 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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DL03 HDJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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