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MT58 GFY

2008 Vauxhall Insignia

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

138,075 mi
Last recorded138,075 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Insignia68,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT58 GFY
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2023 138,075 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 129,789 miles

Nearside Front 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))

n/s sill corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2021 119,191 miles

Nearside HEADLAMP CONDENSATED

Fail 4 Jun 2021 119,190 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside HEADLAMP CONDENSATED

Pass 26 May 2020 111,868 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 104,291 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRE EDGES BECOMING LOW

O/S REAR BRAKE BACKPLATE CORRODED

SMALL CHIPS IN WINDSCREEN

Pass 2 Jun 2018 96,465 miles

CHIPS IN WINDSCREEN

O/S REAR BRAKE DISC SURFACE CORRODED

O/S REAR BRAKE HAS SLIGHT BINDING

Fail 2 Jun 2018 96,464 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

CHIPS IN WINDSCREEN

O/S REAR BRAKE DISC SURFACE CORRODED

O/S REAR BRAKE HAS SLIGHT BINDING

Pass 20 May 2017 87,599 miles
Fail 20 May 2017 87,599 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 28 May 2016 76,276 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 68,916 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 68,916 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 64,187 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 50,057 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 37,936 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Nov 2012 37,636 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 26,037 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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MT58 GFY is a 2008 Vauxhall Insignia in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MT58 GFY, 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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What year was MT58 GFY registered?

MT58 GFY is a 2008 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 29 December 2008.

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