2011 Vauxhall Insignia Exclusiv 128CDTI 2.0L Heavy oil · FE61 JHO

The Vauxhall Insignia currently holds no valid MOT certificate. The most recent test, conducted on 18 February 2026 at 206,426 miles, resulted in a failure, yet the DVSA record shows no defects listed. This discrepancy suggests either an administrative error, a failure issued outside the standard defect coding system, or a test voided before a full inspection was completed. Without a formal pass, the vehicle is not legally roadworthy. The maintenance trend over the preceding five years had been stable, with consecutive passes from January 2022 through February 2025, all recorded with zero advisories or failures. The sudden failure in February 2026 breaks that clean run and demands immediate clarification before any purchase. The mileage accumulation tells a clear story of sustained high use. The car has covered approximately 22,567 miles in the fourteen months between the February 2025 pass at 183,859 miles and the February 2026 failure at 206,426 miles. That equates to roughly 1,880 miles per month, well above the vehicle's lifetime average of around 1,147 miles per month. Such a sharp spike in recent use could indicate a change in ownership pattern, extended commuting, or long-distance motorway work. The earlier record shows more moderate annual gains: 5,839 miles between January 2022 and January 2023, 5,840 miles between 2023 and 2024, and 5,209 miles between 2024 and 2025. The recent acceleration places additional stress on an already high-mileage drivetrain. A buyer should approach this car with caution and carry out a thorough mechanical inspection before committing. The absence of recorded defects in the clean pass history is encouraging, but the unexplained failure in February 2026 raises a red flag. A full diagnostic scan is essential to check for stored fault codes, particularly around the 1.6 CDTi diesel engine's EGR valve, DPF system, and turbocharger, all common failure points at this mileage. The braking system and suspension bushes deserve close physical inspection given the mileage and the recent test outcome. Tyre condition, exhaust integrity, and any signs of structural corrosion around the subframes and suspension mounting points should be examined carefully. The vehicle's age and mileage combination means consumable components are likely operating well beyond their original service life. Even without flagged advisories, items such as the timing chain, dual mass flywheel, and clutch assembly should be assessed for wear. A test drive under varied conditions, including cold start, motorway speed, and heavy braking, will reveal issues that a static inspection cannot. The buyer should also request the V5C registration document and verify the MOT failure details directly through the DVSA online portal to confirm the exact reason for the February 2026 failure before proceeding.