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8 FBE

2004 Vauxhall Insignia

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests32 (29 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate90.6%

Mileage

172,951 mi
Last recorded172,951 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

Registration8 FBE
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

29 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 172,951 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 128,823 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2025 128,822 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 137,533 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 121,334 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 108,873 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 110,481 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Apr 2023 78,557 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 107,182 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2022 75,081 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 102,581 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 102,581 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 71,326 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 98,151 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 61,034 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 92,501 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 92,498 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2019 57,196 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 87,378 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 53,314 miles

under-tray and engine cover fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2017 81,922 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 43,785 miles

under-trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2016 76,879 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 71,009 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 65,693 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 60,158 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 52,381 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 45,791 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 38,836 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 33,339 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 27,184 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 21,359 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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8 FBE is a 2004 Vauxhall Insignia in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.6%.

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 8 FBE, 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 22 years old, this Vauxhall Insignia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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8 FBE is a 2004 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 22 October 2004.

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