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G574 CPA

1989 Skoda Favorit

Beige Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2016
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,531 mi
Last recorded91,531 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2015
Typical for 1989 Skoda Favorit47,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG574 CPA
MakeSkoda
ModelFavorit
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2015 91,531 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 91,530 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 90,081 miles

corrosion located on both inner and outter lower sills.

oil and dampness located around all damper bodies.

oil leak located from vehicle gearbox.

oil located around both front inner wing brake hoses.

play detected within both rear wheel bearings.

play detected within o/s/f suspension top strut mount.

play located within o/s/f steering arm

Fail 29 Jul 2014 90,081 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion located on both inner and outter lower sills.

oil and dampness located around all damper bodies.

oil leak located from vehicle gearbox.

oil located around both front inner wing brake hoses.

play detected within both rear wheel bearings.

play detected within o/s/f suspension top strut mount.

play located within o/s/f steering arm

Pass 17 Jul 2013 88,414 miles

advise offside front tyre worn smooth on inside edge

Fail 17 Jul 2013 88,414 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

advise offside front tyre worn smooth on inside edge

Pass 20 Jul 2012 87,099 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2012 87,099 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2011 84,484 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 84,484 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 80,858 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 80,858 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 76,884 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2009 76,884 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 72,407 miles

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

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

driver seat belt slow to retract

Fail 18 Jul 2008 72,407 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

driver seat belt slow to retract

Pass 8 Aug 2007 68,601 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 68,601 miles

Nearside Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 64,791 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 64,791 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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G574 CPA is a 1989 Skoda Favorit in Beige with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 G574 CPA, 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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G574 CPA is a 1989 Skoda Favorit, first registered on 3 November 1989.

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