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FAO 171N

2010 Vauxhall Insignia

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

127,621 mi
Last recorded127,621 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2022
Typical for 2010 Vauxhall Insignia82,375 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAO 171N
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2022 127,621 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light condensation (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Jan 2022 127,459 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front + offside rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light condensation (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Jan 2021 107,630 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Condensation behind lens (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 69,824 miles

Offside Front 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))

Fail 20 Jul 2019 69,824 miles

Offside Front 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))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 50,083 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 30,305 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 25,319 miles

Offside Rear tyre has cut on sidewall but not showing cord

Fail 11 Jul 2016 25,319 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear tyre has cut on sidewall but not showing cord

Pass 16 Jul 2015 20,960 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 20,960 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 15,507 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 11,077 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)

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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FAO 171N is a 2010 Vauxhall Insignia in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2010 Vauxhall Insignia models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 82,375 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 FAO 171N, 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 16 years old, this Vauxhall Insignia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FAO 171N registered?

FAO 171N is a 2010 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 19 November 2010.

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