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LP61 RWJ

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,882 mi
Last recorded117,882 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 117,882 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 108,479 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 101,131 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 94,766 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2023 94,766 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 90,465 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2022 90,465 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 87,215 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 3 Jan 2020 83,065 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 77,372 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 71,505 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre perished on side wall

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 65,686 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly worn

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front brake disc slightly worn

Fail 16 Jan 2017 65,686 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly worn

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly worn

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 58,418 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 49,331 miles

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

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 RWJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LP61 RWJ, 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 LP61 RWJ registered?

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

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