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F881 RDL

1989 Skoda Favorit

Grey Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,280 mi
Last recorded80,280 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2005
Typical for 1989 Skoda Favorit47,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF881 RDL
MakeSkoda
ModelFavorit
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2005 80,280 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

drivers inner door handle loose

wipers poor

Fail 27 Jul 2005 80,216 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

drivers inner door handle loose

exhaust mounts perished and splitting

wipers poor

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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F881 RDL is a 1989 Skoda Favorit in Grey with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Skoda Favorit models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 47,570 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 F881 RDL, 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 37 years old, this Skoda Favorit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F881 RDL is a 1989 Skoda Favorit, first registered on 1 July 1989.

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