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SB58 DSY

2008 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,983 mi
Last recorded168,983 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Insignia68,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB58 DSY
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 168,983 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 168,726 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

n/s reverse bulb taken out on all the time

Pass 12 Sep 2019 158,890 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 142,855 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 142,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 131,886 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 131,724 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 118,328 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 104,528 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 89,765 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 70,054 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 3 Sep 2012 53,663 miles

N/S Front tyre worn on edges

Nearside Front Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 Aug 2012 53,662 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

N/S Front tyre worn on edges

Nearside Front Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 49,994 miles

n/s/f splash guard loss

Fail 8 Dec 2011 49,994 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/f splash guard loss

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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SB58 DSY is a 2008 Vauxhall Insignia in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Vauxhall Insignia models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 68,610 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 SB58 DSY, 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 18 years old, this Vauxhall Insignia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SB58 DSY is a 2008 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 29 December 2008.

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