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LP61 RVT

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

124,062 mi
Last recorded124,062 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP61 RVT
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 124,062 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 118,677 miles

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

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

Oil below MIN-------topped up

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 11 Apr 2025 118,677 miles

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

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

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

Oil below MIN-------topped up

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Jan 2024 113,051 miles

Nearside Coolant leak coolant leaking from gearbox side of engine area

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

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive from steering rack area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective water ingress to light unit (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine generally (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 113,051 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible damaged (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings column shaft to steering rack (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Coolant leak coolant leaking from gearbox side of engine area

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

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive from steering rack area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective water ingress to light unit (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine generally (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 107,546 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 107,535 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 103,240 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All rear pads getting low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Macpherson strut. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 103,238 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All rear pads getting low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Engine cooling fan running permanently - Temperature gauge inoperative after extended warm up period.

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Macpherson strut. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 101,386 miles

Nearside Front Lower Aluminum radiator support bracket missing.

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation build up on inside of headlamp. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Macpherson strut. (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Various oil leak from engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 97,916 miles

Coolant leak Temp sensors

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 7 Apr 2018 94,756 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 94,155 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 81,046 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 66,721 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 66,721 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 49,975 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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 RVT is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RVT, 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 LP61 RVT registered?

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

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