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F505 FAV

1991 Skoda Favorit

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

26,873 mi
Last recorded26,873 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1991 Skoda Favorit38,677 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF505 FAV
MakeSkoda
ModelFavorit
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 26,873 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front wing corroded

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 26,873 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2025 26,873 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 26,873 miles

Headlight levelling system removed

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Headlight beam pattern dull

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Some light scratches (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2024 26,873 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Fouls brake hose on full turn (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Headlight beam pattern dull

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Some light scratches (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 26,873 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 23,261 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 23,260 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

How Reliable is the Skoda Favorit?

Based on 49,584 MOT tests across 11,166 vehicles.

63.6%
Pass Rate
2,559
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
11,166
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 4,066
Steering rack gaiter split 3,476
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,008
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,341
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,209
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F505 FAV is a 1991 Skoda Favorit in Red with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1991 Skoda Favorit models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 38,677 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Skoda Favorit fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 4,066 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F505 FAV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Favorit typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 35 years old, this Skoda Favorit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F505 FAV registered?

F505 FAV is a 1991 Skoda Favorit, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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The MOT history for F505 FAV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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