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A16 JTR

2008 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

180,373 mi
Last recorded180,373 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Signum88,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 JTR
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 180,373 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear subframe is getting rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2025 180,371 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box has snapped (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear subframe is getting rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 173,195 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 173,193 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2023 162,714 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 149,143 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Misshaped

Rear Tailgate Fault

Rear Wiper Fault

Fail 14 Nov 2022 149,143 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Misshaped

Rear Tailgate Fault

Rear Wiper Fault

Pass 1 Nov 2021 132,831 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 132,831 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 121,641 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 121,641 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 110,109 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 110,106 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 94,035 miles

oil leaking from filter housing onto exhaust .......

rear outer brake pads low , inners not visable .......

wipers smear .......

Fail 6 Nov 2018 94,007 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

n/s/f tyre worn edges almost to cords & on legal limit ,, o/s/f worn edges almost to cords & close to legal limit .......

oil leaking from filter housing onto exhaust .......

rear outer brake pads low , inners not visable .......

wipers smear .......

Pass 16 Nov 2017 78,138 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 78,135 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fail 14 Nov 2017 78,104 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner shoulder cord exposed (4.1.D.1a)

Central exhaust hanger not attached (corroded off)

Nearside Front top suspension mount slightly rough

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 62,004 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2016 61,982 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 41,825 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 41,792 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml light on

Fail 20 Jul 2015 41,792 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml light on

Pass 29 Jul 2014 36,656 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2013 34,119 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 29,900 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 25,592 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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A16 JTR is a 2008 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

Across all 2008 Vauxhall Signum models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 88,242 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 A16 JTR, 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 18 years old, this Vauxhall Signum is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A16 JTR registered?

A16 JTR is a 2008 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 24 January 2008.

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