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BF66 EMJ

2016 Vauxhall Insignia

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

114,430 mi
Last recorded114,430 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Insignia64,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF66 EMJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 114,430 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 110,614 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2024 110,613 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 105,532 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT DISCS WORN ON INSIDE FACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair REAR BRAKES LOW EFFORT (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 105,531 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT DISCS WORN ON INSIDE FACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair REAR BRAKES LOW EFFORT (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 100,809 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 95,444 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 95,310 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 85,146 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 77,577 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 77,193 miles

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

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

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

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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BF66 EMJ is a 2016 Vauxhall Insignia in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2016 Vauxhall Insignia models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 64,248 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 BF66 EMJ, 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 10 years old, this Vauxhall Insignia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BF66 EMJ registered?

BF66 EMJ is a 2016 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 1 September 2016.

Is BF66 EMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF66 EMJ 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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