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LFZ 1286

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

193,087 mi
Last recorded193,087 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLFZ 1286
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 193,087 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 182,062 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 182,102 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 164,498 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 146,848 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 146,846 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 141,084 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 141,084 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle boot lid (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 118,595 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 107,834 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 96,278 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Mar 2016 80,995 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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LFZ 1286 is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LFZ 1286, 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 LFZ 1286 registered?

LFZ 1286 is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 31 August 2012.

Is LFZ 1286 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LFZ 1286 shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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