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M242 NJW

1995 Skoda Favorit

Blue Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

24,192 mi
Last recorded24,192 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2010
Typical for 1995 Skoda Favorit64,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM242 NJW
MakeSkoda
ModelFavorit
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Oct 2010 24,192 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

slight play in rack & cv joints

Oil leak

Fail 18 Oct 2010 24,114 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 18,580 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 16,940 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

corrosion started to nearside front lower turret

rear number plate just passable recomend replacement

rear shockabsorbers corroded

tyre side walls are starting to perish recomend attention

Pass 28 Jan 2009 16,940 miles

corrosion started to nearside front lower turret

rear number plate just passable recomend replacement

rear shockabsorbers corroded

tyre side walls are starting to perish recomend attention

Pass 28 Jan 2008 16,787 miles

drivers sun visor clip broken recomend replacement

hazzard switch just passable

Pass 29 Jan 2007 16,360 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 16,360 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 16,083 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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M242 NJW is a 1995 Skoda Favorit in Blue with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 M242 NJW, 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 M242 NJW registered?

M242 NJW is a 1995 Skoda Favorit, first registered on 31 January 1995.

Is M242 NJW safe to buy?

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