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J777 LEM

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,115 mi
Last recorded117,115 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ777 LEM
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 117,115 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2026 117,115 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245.45.18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2025 114,167 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 105,016 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 101,105 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges - outer edge VERY almost too excess and VERY close to limit across centre of treads - 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge VERY almost too excess in places and VERY close to limit across centre of treads - 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge VERY almost too excess in places (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge VERY almost to excess in places and VERY close to limit across centre of treads - 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Feb 2023 101,105 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges - outer edge VERY almost too excess and VERY close to limit across centre of treads - 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge VERY almost too excess in places and VERY close to limit across centre of treads - 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge VERY almost too excess in places (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge VERY almost to excess in places and VERY close to limit across centre of treads - 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 95,818 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads VERY thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 89,747 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 87,017 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge - almost too excess and starting too blister (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge - almost too excess and starting too blister (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 77,247 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 71,118 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2017 71,116 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 65,544 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 63,183 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 51,844 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2015 51,844 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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J777 LEM is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J777 LEM, 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 J777 LEM registered?

J777 LEM is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 12 January 2012.

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