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DY61 LCP

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Blue Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,972 mi
Last recorded99,972 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY61 LCP
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 99,972 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2026 99,971 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 97,924 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 95,235 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2023 93,307 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 90,681 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 88,460 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2021 88,459 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 87,389 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 87,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 86,201 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 83,944 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 76,675 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 25 Mar 2017 76,674 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Feb 2016 67,634 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner pads are thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 50,315 miles

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

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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DY61 LCP is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Blue with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Vauxhall Insignia models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 83,571 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 DY61 LCP, 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 14 years old, this Vauxhall Insignia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DY61 LCP?

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What year was DY61 LCP registered?

DY61 LCP is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 6 February 2012.

Is DY61 LCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY61 LCP shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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