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G225 TKX

1989 Skoda Favorit

Green Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

61,657 mi
Last recorded61,657 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2015
Typical for 1989 Skoda Favorit47,570 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG225 TKX
MakeSkoda
ModelFavorit
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2015 61,657 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 61,657 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 61,657 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 61,657 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 61,657 miles

All wheel arches have surface corrosion

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

O/s lower sill panel has slight corrosion

O/s/f bumper corner loose

O/s/f top door hinge worn

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Jun 2012 61,657 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

All wheel arches have surface corrosion

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

O/s lower sill panel has slight corrosion

O/s/f bumper corner loose

O/s/f top door hinge worn

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 61,657 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 61,657 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 61,657 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 61,657 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 61,657 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 61,657 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2008 61,657 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Jul 2008 61,657 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Jul 2007 61,657 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 61,657 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 61,657 miles

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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G225 TKX is a 1989 Skoda Favorit in Green with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 G225 TKX, 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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What year was G225 TKX registered?

G225 TKX is a 1989 Skoda Favorit, first registered on 2 August 1989.

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