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LJ61 NLM

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

119,641 mi
Last recorded119,641 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ61 NLM
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 119,641 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2025 119,641 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 115,529 miles

front suspension subframe corroded but not seriously weakened

rear suspension corroded but not seriously weakend

Pass 6 Aug 2024 107,814 miles

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2024 107,814 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended latch faulty (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 105,338 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front bumper damage

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened border-line (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s trail arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 102,245 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Nearside and Offside suspension coil spring lower rubber seats slightly displaced from their correct positions.

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Water condensation on the inside of the lens. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Nearside and Offside shock absorber outer plastic shrouds broken away.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2022 102,245 miles

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Nearside and Offside suspension coil spring lower rubber seats slightly displaced from their correct positions.

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Water condensation on the inside of the lens. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Nearside and Offside shock absorber outer plastic shrouds broken away.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 99,063 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 95,918 miles

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

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Engine mounting/s have play, movement, (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 95,918 miles

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

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

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Engine mounting/s have play, movement, (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 89,101 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 86,038 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Apr 2018 72,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 56,461 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 50,331 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 39,283 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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LJ61 NLM is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LJ61 NLM, 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 LJ61 NLM registered?

LJ61 NLM is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 27 January 2012.

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