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MJ12 LJZ

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

73,185 mi
Last recorded73,185 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ12 LJZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 73,185 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2025 67,327 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 66,183 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 64,878 miles

Exhaust front flexi deteriorated

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Oct 2022 62,433 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexible joint deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Rear shock absorbers dust covers adrift (both)

Rear wiper not touching glass

steering rack has light misting of oil

Pass 2 Aug 2021 58,693 miles

Front exhaust flexible joint deteriorated (has minor leak of gases)

Rear brake discs slightly lipped

Rear shock absorbers dust covers adrift (both)

steering rack has lite misting of oil

Pass 5 Aug 2020 56,457 miles

Front exhaust flexible joint slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover adrift

Fail 3 Aug 2020 56,457 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust flexible joint slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover adrift

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (not to cords) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2019 53,257 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 49,921 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs slightly lipped

Front exhaust flexible joint slightly deteriorated

Rear brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 15 May 2017 46,654 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 May 2016 40,998 miles

brakes linings to be inspected all round

Pass 29 Apr 2015 34,560 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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MJ12 LJZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 MJ12 LJZ, 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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MJ12 LJZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 15 May 2012.

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