2009 VAUXHALL INSIGNIA SRI 160 CDTI2.0L DIESEL

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, though the MOT record is now significantly outdated. The most recent test on 11 July 2021 at 135,561 miles passed with no defects, indicating that the car met all minimum safety standards at that time. However, because five years have elapsed since this certification, the current mechanical condition and structural integrity of the vehicle remain unverified. The lack of recent data suggests a period of inactivity or a lapse in routine testing. The mileage pattern is consistent with typical annual usage for this age, averaging approximately 8,000 miles per year. Between June 2018 at 112,088 miles and July 2021 at 135,561 miles, the vehicle covered 23,473 miles, showing a steady rate of operation. The failure in July 2021 at 135,357 miles just three days before the passing test likely involved a minor, easily rectified item, such as a bulb or wiper blade, which was immediately addressed rather than indicating a systemic mechanical failure. A buyer must prioritise a thorough physical inspection of components most susceptible to age and mileage on this Insignia. Given the five-year gap in records, check for significant corrosion or corrosion on the subframe and exhaust system, which often degrades when a vehicle sits. Inspect the rubber suspension bushes for per or cracking and check for binding brake calipers that may have seized during disuse. Since the vehicle has surpassed 135,000 miles, evaluate the condition of the timing chain and the state of the turbocharger, as these are critical mechanical items not covered by standard MOT testing.