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8623 LJ

2016 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

97,792 mi
Last recorded97,792 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Insignia64,248 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration8623 LJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 97,792 miles

ALL BRAKE DISCS HAVE SURFACE CORROSION TO FRICTION SURFACES (LACK OF USE?)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF AND OSF TYRE EDGES SLIGHTLY WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Aug 2025 97,792 miles

ALL BRAKE DISCS HAVE SURFACE CORROSION TO FRICTION SURFACES (LACK OF USE?)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached TOWBALL HAS BEEN REMOVED AND SOCKET/PLATE IS HANGING OFF. TEMP REPAIR APPLIED AT TIME OF TEST (4.10 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF AND OSF TYRE EDGES SLIGHTLY WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 97,440 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2024 97,440 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction reset (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 96,461 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023 96,456 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 85,683 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Feb 2021 75,541 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 68,667 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 60,514 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin aprox 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin aprox 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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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8623 LJ is a 2016 Vauxhall Insignia in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 8623 LJ, 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 8623 LJ registered?

8623 LJ is a 2016 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 12 July 2016.

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