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G493 CPR

1989 Skoda Favorit

Blue Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

69,393 mi
Last recorded69,393 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2008
Typical for 1989 Skoda Favorit47,570 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG493 CPR
MakeSkoda
ModelFavorit
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2008 69,393 miles

Front pads are low.

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Slight blow from front pipe.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 69,393 miles

Front pads are low.

Slight blow from front pipe.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 65,773 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 65,772 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 61,605 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 61,604 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Aug 2005 56,713 miles

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

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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G493 CPR is a 1989 Skoda Favorit in Blue with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 G493 CPR, 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 G493 CPR registered?

G493 CPR is a 1989 Skoda Favorit, first registered on 28 September 1989.

Is G493 CPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for G493 CPR shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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