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G896 WML

1989 Skoda Favorit

Blue Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

30,128 mi
Last recorded30,128 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2012
Typical for 1989 Skoda Favorit47,570 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG896 WML
MakeSkoda
ModelFavorit
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2012 30,128 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 22 Nov 2012 30,128 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 29,382 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 28,505 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 27,545 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 26,775 miles

Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

fuel filler hose clip rusting

rear flexi ferules rusted

Pass 21 Nov 2007 25,814 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Nov 2007 25,809 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 24,844 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 24,844 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2005 23,839 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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G896 WML is a 1989 Skoda Favorit in Blue with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 G896 WML, 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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G896 WML is a 1989 Skoda Favorit, first registered on 1 December 1989.

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