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L29 GLC

2008 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests30 (25 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,804 mi
Last recorded104,804 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Insignia68,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL29 GLC
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

25 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 104,804 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2025 110,632 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner of disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front headlights have condensation on the inside of lens (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2025 110,632 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner of disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front headlights have condensation on the inside of lens (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 102,327 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 103,533 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 99,762 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 98,455 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 92,921 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 95,245 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2021 95,240 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 85,255 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 85,255 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 93,954 miles

Nearside Rear knocking on suspension

Fail 18 Nov 2020 93,954 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear knocking on suspension

rear seats folded down no rear seatbelt check

Pass 13 Aug 2020 78,218 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 90,539 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 71,658 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 87,455 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 61,879 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 77,010 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 52,031 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 43,352 miles

Oil leak leak at gearbox ()

Pass 14 Jul 2016 69,064 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 32,285 miles

slight bind at nsr brake

Pass 4 Jul 2015 62,263 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 53,015 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 41,647 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 32,796 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 22,742 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 22,739 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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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L29 GLC is a 2008 Vauxhall Insignia in Grey with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2008 Vauxhall Insignia models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 68,610 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 L29 GLC, 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 18 years old, this Vauxhall Insignia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L29 GLC registered?

L29 GLC is a 2008 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 10 July 2008.

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