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2016 VAUXHALL INSIGNIA1.6L DIESEL

J55 EAP

Vehicle Insight Summary

This 2016 VAUXHALL INSIGNIA is a DIESEL vehicle with a 1598cc engine. Currently it has a valid MOT and is taxed for road use. The latest recorded mileage is 56,523.

MOT
Valid
Expires 15/09/2026
Tax
Taxed
Expires 01/09/2026
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Fuel
DIESEL
Year
2016
Engine
1598cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT in September 2025 at 56,523 miles with no recorded defects. This represents an improving maintenance trend compared to the previous year, where multiple consumable-related issues were identified. The transition from a defect-heavy report to a clean pass sheet suggests that the owner addressed the mechanical and rubber concerns flagged during the early 2025 inspection. At 56,523 miles over ten years, this Insignia shows significantly low mileage, averaging approximately 5,650 miles per annum. This low usage often implies less wear on the drivetrain and engine components, but the data reveals risks associated with long periods of standing. Between April 2024 and March 2025, the car covered only 5,421 miles, yet it presented with advisories regarding perished tyres and worn brake discs. This indicates that the vehicle's components are failing due to age and oxidation rather than simple tread wear. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the condition of the rubber components, as the March 2025 test highlighted perishing on both rear tyres and a front nearside tyre reaching the legal limit. Despite the low mileage, the front brake discs were noted as worn at 55,211 miles, so the buyer should check for surface pitting or thinning on the rotors resulting from infrequent use. Additionally, verify the suspension bushes for cracks, as low-mileage older vehicles are prone to dry rot in components left stationary for extended periods.

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 13 Jun 2026, 18:25
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT in September 2025 at 56,523 miles with no recorded defects. This represents an improving maintenance trend compared to the previous year, where multiple consumable-related issues were identified. The transition from a defect-heavy report to a clean pass sheet suggests that the owner addressed the mechanical and rubber concerns flagged during the early 2025 inspection. At 56,523 miles over ten years, this Insignia shows significantly low mileage, averaging approximately 5,650 miles per annum. This low usage often implies less wear on the drivetrain and engine components, but the data reveals risks associated with long periods of standing. Between April 2024 and March 2025, the car covered only 5,421 miles, yet it presented with advisories regarding perished tyres and worn brake discs. This indicates that the vehicle's components are failing due to age and oxidation rather than simple tread wear. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the condition of the rubber components, as the March 2025 test highlighted perishing on both rear tyres and a front nearside tyre reaching the legal limit. Despite the low mileage, the front brake discs were noted as worn at 55,211 miles, so the buyer should check for surface pitting or thinning on the rotors resulting from infrequent use. Additionally, verify the suspension bushes for cracks, as low-mileage older vehicles are prone to dry rot in components left stationary for extended periods.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Our records for this Vauxhall Insignia (J55 EAP) from 2016 show a total of 5 MOT tests between April 2023 and September 2025.

Historically, this vehicle has passed 80% of its MOT tests, totaling 4 passes against 1 fails. The car boasts an impressive record, which typically reflects a conscientious ownership history.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 4 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 1 failure item has been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Headlamp not working on dipped beam nsf & osf (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.

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