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F341 JMY

1988 Vauxhall Astra

Gold Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

72,455 mi
Last recorded72,455 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Astra58,629 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF341 JMY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1988
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 72,455 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

suspension and underbody corroded in prescribed areas

Pass 2 Aug 2024 72,306 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 70,818 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Aug 2023 70,818 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 May 2022 68,575 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 67,233 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 65,265 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 62,536 miles

Nearside Front outer sill corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2017 61,332 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 60,311 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 58,750 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 4 Apr 2015 58,750 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 57,892 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 57,892 miles

Rear Fuel pipe excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Fail 28 Aug 2012 57,188 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 57,188 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 56,196 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 56,196 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 54,770 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slight roughness nearside front wheel bearing

suggest to have rear brakes inspected

Fail 7 Sep 2010 54,770 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slight roughness nearside front wheel bearing

suggest to have rear brakes inspected

Fail 21 Aug 2009 53,017 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 53,017 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 50,985 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 49,128 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 47,033 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 45,566 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?

Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,421
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,125,241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,048,496
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 953,502
coil spring broken 442,020
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 393,418
position lamp(s) not working 393,186
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F341 JMY is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra in Gold with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 1988 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 58,629 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,048,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F341 JMY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 38 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F341 JMY registered?

F341 JMY is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 October 1988.

Is F341 JMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for F341 JMY shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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