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M129 VBW

1995 Skoda Favorit

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

62,840 mi
Last recorded62,840 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2010
Typical for 1995 Skoda Favorit64,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM129 VBW
MakeSkoda
ModelFavorit
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2010 62,840 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2010 62,840 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2009 49,840 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Feb 2009 49,840 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Feb 2008 37,052 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering rack slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 8 Feb 2008 37,052 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering rack slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 29,463 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2006 26,648 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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M129 VBW is a 1995 Skoda Favorit in Red with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1995 Skoda Favorit models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 64,454 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 M129 VBW, 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 31 years old, this Skoda Favorit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M129 VBW registered?

M129 VBW is a 1995 Skoda Favorit, first registered on 31 January 1995.

Is M129 VBW safe to buy?

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