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FVG 740J

2014 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,446 mi
Last recorded121,446 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Vauxhall Insignia80,359 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFVG 740J
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 121,446 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Nov 2025 121,446 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

TPMS light illuminated

Pass 18 Oct 2024 115,859 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2023 115,018 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides close to the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Nov 2023 115,017 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides close to the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 113,366 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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Pass 20 Aug 2022 103,977 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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 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))

advise undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2021 96,352 miles

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Pass 27 Aug 2020 87,416 miles

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Fail 26 Aug 2020 87,416 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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Pass 5 Sep 2019 75,316 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 66,444 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 47,812 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2017 47,812 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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FVG 740J is a 2014 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2014 Vauxhall Insignia models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 80,359 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 FVG 740J, 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 12 years old, this Vauxhall Insignia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FVG 740J registered?

FVG 740J is a 2014 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 21 November 2014.

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The MOT history for FVG 740J shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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