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L333 LGL

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Red Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

196,016 mi
Last recorded196,016 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL333 LGL
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2024 196,016 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear wheel arch damage

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

Offside Front fog lamp missing

Offside Front head lamp misted

both front tyres wearing inner edge

Fail 7 Aug 2024 195,784 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear wheel arch damage

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

Offside Front fog lamp missing

Offside Front head lamp misted

both front tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 27 Apr 2023 184,700 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 161,030 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 138,642 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 138,538 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel slightly damage

Pass 18 Jan 2020 122,983 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jan 2020 122,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 110,233 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 106,209 miles

Both rear shock absorber pump stops/ dust covers loose

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Various chips in windscreen

Fail 21 Dec 2017 106,209 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Both rear shock absorber pump stops/ dust covers loose

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Various chips in windscreen

Pass 19 Dec 2016 90,624 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 72,583 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

Engine cover and under trays fitted.

Small chips in windscreen.

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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L333 LGL is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Red with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 L333 LGL, 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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L333 LGL is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 26 October 2012.

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