2017 Vauxhall Insignia 1.6L Diesel · FE67 VFJ

This Vauxhall Insignia has demonstrated a stable roadworthiness trend over the past two years, with the most recent MOT test on 30 March 2026 confirming no defects at 68,014 miles. The vehicle passed without fail in April 2024 and May 2023, suggesting consistent compliance with MOT standards during those periods. However, the April 2025 test reveals a concerning pattern of neglect, with multiple failures—tyre wear, wiper inefficiency, and a malfunctioning tyre pressure monitoring system—all corrected before the retest passed. This indicates that while the vehicle remains fundamentally roadworthy, the owner’s maintenance discipline lapsed temporarily, particularly around the 60,700-mile mark. The mileage progression of approximately 7,500 miles annually aligns with typical usage for a vehicle of this age, though the gap between the 2024 and 2025 tests—roughly 6,800 miles in just over a year—suggests either increased driving or a period of deferred maintenance. The abrupt accumulation of faults in April 2025, just 693 miles before the retest, implies deferred servicing rather than excessive wear. Notably, the absence of any advisories or repeated failures for critical systems like suspension, exhaust, or corrosion suggests the vehicle’s core mechanical integrity has been preserved, though this cannot be confirmed without a thorough inspection. A prospective buyer should prioritise an immediate visual and functional inspection of the front tyres, which were repeatedly flagged for excessive wear in 2025, and verify whether they have since been replaced or if the tread remains dangerously shallow. The wiper blades and tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS) should also be tested for proper operation, as their failures in 2025 indicate either wear or improper maintenance. Given the lack of advisories in recent tests, the suspension bushes, coil springs, and binding calipers—common failure points in this model—should be checked for excessive play, corrosion, or uneven wear, particularly around the wheel arches and sills. Structural corrosion, while not explicitly recorded, warrants scrutiny in the wheel arches, sub-frame areas, and rear sill plates, as these are high-risk zones for Vauxhall Insignias of this vintage.