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2982 VM

2016 Vauxhall Insignia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

104,230 mi
Last recorded104,230 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Insignia64,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration2982 VM
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 104,230 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 92,147 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated advise replacing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated advise replacing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 79,470 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 79,470 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 66,878 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 56,029 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 44,250 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 32,855 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Sep 2019 32,852 miles

Nearside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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2982 VM is a 2016 Vauxhall Insignia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2016 Vauxhall Insignia models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 64,248 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 2982 VM, 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 10 years old, this Vauxhall Insignia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 2982 VM registered?

2982 VM is a 2016 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 12 October 2016.

Is 2982 VM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 2982 VM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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