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T16 SPH

2004 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

102,494 mi
Last recorded102,494 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT16 SPH
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2015 102,494 miles

N/S/R tyre has sidewall damage

Fail 19 Mar 2015 102,494 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

N/S/R tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 21 Feb 2014 94,628 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

n/s front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

o/s front tyre worn on inner egde

Fail 21 Feb 2014 94,628 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

n/s front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

o/s front tyre worn on inner egde

Pass 25 Feb 2013 84,917 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s front brake pad warning wire insecure not connected

rear brake discs rusted on outer face

Fail 25 Feb 2013 84,917 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s front brake pad warning wire insecure not connected

rear brake discs rusted on outer face

Pass 10 Oct 2011 70,205 miles

n/s front brake wear ind insecure

n/s front tyre cut in wall

Fail 7 Oct 2011 70,199 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s front brake wear ind insecure

n/s front tyre cut in wall

Pass 7 Oct 2010 51,943 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 43,822 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 35,874 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 25,033 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 25,033 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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T16 SPH is a 2004 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 T16 SPH, 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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T16 SPH is a 2004 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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