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J14 RVR

2010 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

197,533 mi
Last recorded197,533 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Vauxhall Insignia82,375 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ14 RVR
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 197,533 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush support mounting (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 18 Aug 2025 197,346 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine Or Fuel Leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush support mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 189,309 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2024 189,292 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 181,050 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall small patch of cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 171,925 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2022 171,916 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 167,063 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 160,860 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 160,787 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 153,568 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Both tyres have uneven wear patterns

Pass 12 Mar 2018 147,005 miles

both rear tyres worn uneven inner edge

oil leak

Fail 6 Mar 2018 146,804 miles

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

both rear tyres worn uneven inner edge

oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2017 139,157 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 139,092 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 131,761 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 112,394 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 86,520 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 86,520 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 May 2013 69,475 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 69,475 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Inner Front 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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J14 RVR is a 2010 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 J14 RVR, 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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J14 RVR is a 2010 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 31 May 2010.

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