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L21 RCB

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,352 mi
Last recorded153,352 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL21 RCB
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 153,352 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2025 152,570 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 151,518 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 149,450 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 146,922 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 146,921 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 140,302 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 135,235 miles

Offside rear tyre is stepping on the inner edge

Fail 7 Oct 2020 135,229 miles

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

Offside rear tyre is stepping on the inner edge

Pass 2 Sep 2019 127,749 miles

n/s handbrake cable / engine x under covers fitted

o/s/f tyre 2,8mm / n/s/f tyre 2.5mm /

slight stepping on inner edges of rear tyres

Fail 2 Sep 2019 127,749 miles

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

n/s handbrake cable / engine x under covers fitted

o/s/f tyre 2,8mm / n/s/f tyre 2.5mm /

slight stepping on inner edges of rear tyres

Pass 10 Sep 2018 110,416 miles

engine x under covers fitted / n/s/handbrake cable splitting / o/s wiper blade

Pass 16 Jun 2017 86,576 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 69,389 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 69,389 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 49,822 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre is on 4mm and cracking and out of shape on inner edge

o/s/r tyre is on 5mm and is cracking

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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L21 RCB is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Silver 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 L21 RCB, 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 L21 RCB registered?

L21 RCB is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 25 June 2012.

Is L21 RCB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L21 RCB shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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