1988 Vauxhall Astra 1.3L Petrol · F347 HMJ
1988 Vauxhall Astra (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1988. Recorded mileage 55,657 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/07/2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 55,657 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 1297cc
F347 HMJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/07/2025
- 55,657 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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F347 HMJ Mileage History
- 30/03/202248,669 mi
- 03/04/202351,457 mi+2,788 mi
- 09/04/202454,346 mi+2,889 mi
- 09/04/202454,346 mi
- 18/07/202555,657 mi+1,311 mi
Average of roughly 2,116 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
F347 HMJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Vauxhall Astra (F347 HMJ) between March 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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