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FG61 LWJ

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Blue Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

163,470 mi
Last recorded163,470 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG61 LWJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2024 163,470 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened track control arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened track control arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2024 163,465 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear aftermarket lamp/camera fitted (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x 3 ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened track control arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1mm on inside edge--245/45R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened track control arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt badly twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 143,926 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2023 143,925 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 129,360 miles

Exhaust mounts are corroded

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 121,252 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 109,927 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 91,747 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 69,363 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 50,561 miles

Offside Rear tyre is wearing unevenly.

Pass 15 Jan 2016 38,904 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 38,801 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 29,478 miles

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall has damage. However it is not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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FG61 LWJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Blue with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2012 Vauxhall Insignia models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 83,571 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 FG61 LWJ, 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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FG61 LWJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 2 February 2012.

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