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LP61 RVM

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2022
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,848 mi
Last recorded123,848 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2021
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP61 RVM
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2021 123,848 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2021 123,848 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 107,953 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc blue

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2020 107,889 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant level below minimum

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc blue

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Oil level on minimum

Pass 20 Feb 2019 96,224 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2019 96,224 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 87,530 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 21 Feb 2017 78,250 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 78,234 miles

chips in screen

corrosion on rear discs

cut on nearside front tyre sidewall

imbalance on front brakes

protective sleeves on rear shock absorbers insecure

Pass 4 Jan 2016 70,416 miles

both rear tyres perished

Fail 4 Jan 2016 70,416 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 27 Jan 2015 60,550 miles

Front brake discs are lipped.

N/S/F tyre is wearing low on the centre of the tread.

Rear brake pads are worn fairly low.

Slight engine oil leaks.

Slight fluid leak from steering rack.

Slight gearbox oil leak from N/S driveshaft seal.

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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LP61 RVM is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LP61 RVM, 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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LP61 RVM is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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