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G878 SJO

1989 Skoda Favorit

White Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

61,664 mi
Last recorded61,664 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2014
Typical for 1989 Skoda Favorit47,570 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG878 SJO
MakeSkoda
ModelFavorit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2014 61,664 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 61,663 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 63,540 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 62,492 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 61,234 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 59,951 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 58,358 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 56,527 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 56,527 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

n/s/r handbrake not working no effort

Pass 5 Feb 2007 54,701 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 54,688 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 52,811 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 52,792 miles

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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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G878 SJO is a 1989 Skoda Favorit in White with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G878 SJO, 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 G878 SJO registered?

G878 SJO is a 1989 Skoda Favorit, first registered on 22 August 1989.

Is G878 SJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for G878 SJO shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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