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White · Diesel · 2011 · 1,956 cc

97 MCTMOT history

97 MCT is a white diesel Vauxhall Insignia first used on 12 May 2011. Its MOT is valid until 4 May 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 148,222 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.

97 MCT white Vauxhall Insignia – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 May 2027
Mileage
148,222 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,497 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
97 MCT
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Insignia
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,956 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
12 May 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 May 2027
Latest MOT test
5 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

97 MCT was last recorded at 148,222 miles on 5 May 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,222 miles · 29 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,497 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 148,222 miles
  • 2025 – 142,228 miles
  • 2024 – 136,019 miles
  • 2023 – 132,489 miles
  • 2022 – 128,821 miles
  • 2021 – 120,078 miles
  • 2020 – 110,884 miles
  • 2019 – 94,461 miles
  • 2018 – 74,134 miles
  • 2017 – 61,392 miles
  • 2016 – 53,834 miles
  • 2015 – 48,705 miles
  • 2014 – 43,888 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,222 miles
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL TYRES LOW (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and misshaped/stepped

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 23 Jan 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,222 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2027
    Odometer
    148,222 miles
    Test number
    153612362874
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL TYRES LOW (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail148,222 miles (+5,994)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,222 miles
    Test number
    925211296715
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL TYRES LOW (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass142,228 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    142,228 miles
    Test number
    934874162587
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear brake back plates corroded
  4. Fail142,228 miles (+6,209)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,228 miles
    Test number
    907672935459
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear brake back plates corroded
  5. Pass136,019 miles (+3,530)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    136,019 miles
    Test number
    241557130499
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  6. Pass132,489 miles (+3,668)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    132,489 miles
    Test number
    714116292779
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass128,821 miles (+8,743)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    128,821 miles
    Test number
    399625068181
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass120,078 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    120,078 miles
    Test number
    976807387481
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both fronts water ingress present (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  9. Fail120,078 miles (+9,194)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,078 miles
    Test number
    965792899152
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both fronts water ingress present (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  10. Pass110,884 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    110,884 miles
    Test number
    718745827180
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and misshaped/stepped (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and misshaped/stepped (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted
    • AdvisoryWindscreen chips
  11. Fail110,884 miles (+2,436)3 dangerous1 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,884 miles
    Test number
    472656248688
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and misshaped/stepped (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and misshaped/stepped (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted
    • AdvisoryWindscreen chips
  12. Pass108,448 miles (+13,987)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    108,448 miles
    Test number
    563922773020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass94,461 miles (+20,327)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    94,461 miles
    Test number
    572546564345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass74,134 miles (+12,742)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    74,134 miles
    Test number
    540040481925
    • AdvisorySlight lip on rear brake discs.
  15. Pass61,392 miles (+51)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    61,392 miles
    Test number
    718911438187
    • AdvisoryManufactures undertrays fitted
  16. Fail61,341 miles (+7,507)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,341 miles
    Test number
    185708893537
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryManufactures undertrays fitted
  17. Pass53,834 miles (+5,129)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    53,834 miles
    Test number
    497433198956
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perished
  18. Pass48,705 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    48,705 miles
    Test number
    329469515046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail48,705 miles (+4,817)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,705 miles
    Test number
    526319315096
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  20. Pass43,888 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    43,888 miles
    Test number
    609804224076
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  21. Fail43,888 miles1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,888 miles
    Test number
    606293124038
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about 97 MCT

What vehicle is registration 97 MCT currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 97 MCT on a white diesel Vauxhall Insignia first used on 12 May 2011. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 97 MCT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 97 MCT is valid until 4 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on 97 MCT?
The MOT on 97 MCT is valid until 4 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 97 MCT done?
97 MCT was recorded at 148,222 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 8,497 miles a year.
Has 97 MCT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 97 MCT has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on 97 MCT ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 97 MCT find?
97 MCT passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with 1 advisory: tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres low.

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