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L8 XEJ

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

144,758 mi
Last recorded144,758 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 XEJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 144,758 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2025 110,412 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 133,081 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2024 133,081 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 104,461 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2024 104,461 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 100,793 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 95,305 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 90,068 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 90,068 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 125,916 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 125,916 miles

Emissions not tested oil level far to high, when hot coming out of dipstick hole (8.2.2.2 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 86,151 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 117,600 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 81,166 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 17 Nov 2018 75,801 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 66,772 miles

Offside wiper blade split

Pass 1 Nov 2016 58,913 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 47,315 miles

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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L8 XEJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 L8 XEJ, 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 L8 XEJ registered?

L8 XEJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 22 November 2012.

Is L8 XEJ safe to buy?

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