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AF61 JHJ

2011 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2023
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

139,117 mi
Last recorded139,117 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Insignia81,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF61 JHJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2022 139,117 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 135,333 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 135,330 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 128,280 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 121,826 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 121,825 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 115,900 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 115,899 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2017 105,997 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner driveshaft seal leak

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

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Oct 2017 105,997 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner driveshaft seal leak

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

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2016 91,529 miles

Front and rear tyres are different sizes

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

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

condensation in both headlamps

Fail 23 Sep 2016 91,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

condensation in both headlamps

Pass 26 Sep 2015 77,631 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside rear (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front and both rear (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and both rear (3.5.1i)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

radiator is loose

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Sep 2015 77,459 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside rear (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front and both rear (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and both rear (3.5.1i)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

radiator is loose

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Sep 2014 59,024 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Sep 2014 89,010 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AF61 JHJ is a 2011 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2011 Vauxhall Insignia models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 81,718 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 AF61 JHJ, 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 15 years old, this Vauxhall Insignia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AF61 JHJ is a 2011 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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