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R222 EBO

2002 Vauxhall Insignia

Silver Petrol 2099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests39 (35 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate89.7%

Mileage

59,265 mi
Last recorded59,265 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR222 EBO
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,099cc

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MOT History

35 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 59,265 miles

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

reverse light inoperative

Fail 16 Dec 2025 59,265 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

reverse light inoperative

Pass 8 Dec 2025 130,120 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 52,423 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 127,877 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2024 52,422 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

reverse light inoperative

Pass 18 Dec 2023 126,058 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 50,960 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on inside edges (205/55r16) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear revere light not working

Pass 10 Dec 2022 123,677 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 48,901 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear - corroded & greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

both outer sills corroded

reverse lights not working

Pass 11 Dec 2021 121,451 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2021 121,451 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 46,699 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 113,853 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 44,724 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 43,030 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear corroded & greased (1.1.11 (c))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 105,688 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 38,650 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 38,650 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel hand brake (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 90,554 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 34,574 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 75,652 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 29,514 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2016 65,020 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 25,180 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 57,060 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2015 56,654 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 20,040 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 46,955 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 15,268 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 37,642 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 14,106 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 29,556 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 13,154 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 12,686 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 11,421 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 9,962 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 8,530 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded

front brake imbalance 24%

Pass 25 Sep 2006 6,981 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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R222 EBO is a 2002 Vauxhall Insignia in Silver with a 2,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 39 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.7%.

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 R222 EBO, 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 24 years old, this Vauxhall Insignia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R222 EBO is a 2002 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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