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G538 LYC

1989 Skoda Favorit

White Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

18,532 mi
Last recorded18,532 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2006
Typical for 1989 Skoda Favorit47,570 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG538 LYC
MakeSkoda
ModelFavorit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2006 18,532 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 18,499 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

fuel hose perished

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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G538 LYC is a 1989 Skoda Favorit in White 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 G538 LYC, 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 G538 LYC registered?

G538 LYC is a 1989 Skoda Favorit, first registered on 7 September 1989.

Is G538 LYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for G538 LYC shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does G538 LYC have outstanding finance?

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