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BF17 VHJ

2017 Vauxhall Insignia

Red Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,410 mi
Last recorded84,410 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Vauxhall Insignia57,086 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF17 VHJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 84,410 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 58,395 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 58,049 miles

Hand brake requirements only just met.

Fail 15 Jan 2025 58,048 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hand brake requirements only just met.

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 55,381 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and cracking no cords showing (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 worn and cracking no cords showing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 52,522 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2023 52,520 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction indicates (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 48,930 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive crankshaft oil seal at bell housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 41,789 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2020

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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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BF17 VHJ is a 2017 Vauxhall Insignia in Red with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2017 Vauxhall Insignia models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 57,086 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 BF17 VHJ, 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 9 years old, this Vauxhall Insignia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BF17 VHJ registered?

BF17 VHJ is a 2017 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 20 July 2017.

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