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EF61 VSN

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

293,137 mi
Last recorded293,137 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF61 VSN
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 293,137 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 265,458 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 251,968 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 195,381 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 144,114 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2017 144,114 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 84,176 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in it (on inner edge)

undertray fitted obscuring view

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Feb 2016 84,176 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in it (on inner edge)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

undertray fitted obscuring view

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 64,188 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Feb 2015 64,188 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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EF61 VSN is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EF61 VSN, 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.

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What year was EF61 VSN registered?

EF61 VSN is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 10 February 2012.

Is EF61 VSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF61 VSN shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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