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FP61 XRL

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

213,415 mi
Last recorded213,415 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP61 XRL
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 213,415 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 213,386 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 180,018 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 10 Jul 2018 179,796 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working both side (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced both side (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside All direction indicators slightly discoloured front and rear (4.4.3 (a))

tel-tail signs that there was oil leaking to the underside

Pass 30 Jun 2017 128,627 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

cuts in n/s/f sidewall of tyre

Fail 28 Jun 2017 128,307 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

cuts in n/s/f sidewall of tyre

Pass 2 Jun 2016 95,085 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 95,004 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 155,139 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 155,139 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 109,802 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 109,802 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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FP61 XRL is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FP61 XRL, 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 FP61 XRL registered?

FP61 XRL is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 5 January 2012.

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