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J666 PGY

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

96,586 mi
Last recorded96,586 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ666 PGY
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 96,586 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2026 96,586 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened short arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and with cracks/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened short arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 92,039 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 92,038 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 87,066 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2024 87,066 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 83,437 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 77,545 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 70,874 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 68,752 miles

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))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 62,914 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 54,468 miles

Both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Fail 22 Mar 2018 54,468 miles

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

Both rear tyres slightly out of shape

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 May 2017 43,062 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 28,682 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 25,940 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 25,936 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (4.1.D.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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J666 PGY is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 J666 PGY, 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 J666 PGY registered?

J666 PGY is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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The MOT history for J666 PGY shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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