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J838 DVO

1992 Skoda Favorit

Blue Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

12,624 mi
Last recorded12,624 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2008
Typical for 1992 Skoda Favorit48,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ838 DVO
MakeSkoda
ModelFavorit
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2008 12,624 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 22 Jan 2008 11,656 miles

gearchange worn.

rear exhaust mounting split.

Fail 15 Jan 2008 11,656 miles

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

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

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

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

excessive water leak.

gearchange worn.

rear exhaust mounting split.

servo hose connection perrished.

Pass 27 Dec 2006 10,512 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2006 10,512 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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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J838 DVO is a 1992 Skoda Favorit in Blue with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1992 Skoda Favorit models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.9% with a typical mileage of 48,756 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 J838 DVO, 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 34 years old, this Skoda Favorit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J838 DVO registered?

J838 DVO is a 1992 Skoda Favorit, first registered on 19 May 1992.

Is J838 DVO safe to buy?

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