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J88 TJS

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

70,589 mi
Last recorded70,589 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ88 TJS
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 70,589 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 64,536 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 62,245 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 59,745 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 57,104 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 54,110 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 51,195 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 45,711 miles

Nearside Front cut in tyre sidewall[not to ply]

both rear tyre treads worn to 2mm--2.5mm on inside edges of tread

windscreen stone chipped outside zone A.

Pass 11 Oct 2017 40,442 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 35,663 miles

both rear tyre treads are stepped/uneven on inside edges.

Pass 14 Oct 2015 30,640 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Oct 2015 30,640 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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J88 TJS is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J88 TJS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J88 TJS registered?

J88 TJS is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 1 November 2012.

Is J88 TJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J88 TJS shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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