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AF09 HBL

2009 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

131,051 mi
Last recorded131,051 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2020
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Insignia82,516 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 HBL
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2020 131,051 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 131,051 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 125,140 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

coolant leak on engine

handbrake travel getting high

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 10 Aug 2017 117,790 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 111,326 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 7 Jul 2015 103,104 miles

Engine has a oil leak

Exh front pipe flex has a small leak

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 103,104 miles

Engine has a oil leak

Exh front pipe flex has a small leak

Pass 24 Feb 2014 92,493 miles

TAIL GATE STRUTTS WEAK NOT HOLDING TAIL GATE UP

Pass 15 Feb 2013 62,323 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 37,091 miles

engine idle eratic intermitantly

Fail 22 Feb 2012 37,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

engine idle eratic intermitantly

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Insignia?

Based on 3,238,878 MOT tests across 297,647 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
7,948
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
297,647
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 45,793
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,535
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 29,349
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,379
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AF09 HBL is a 2009 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2009 Vauxhall Insignia models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 82,516 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 Insignia fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 45,793 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF09 HBL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Insignia typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 17 years old, this Vauxhall Insignia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AF09 HBL registered?

AF09 HBL is a 2009 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 4 March 2009.

Is AF09 HBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF09 HBL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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