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M734 VYC

1995 Skoda Favorit

Green Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

78,752 mi
Last recorded78,752 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2011
Typical for 1995 Skoda Favorit64,454 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM734 VYC
MakeSkoda
ModelFavorit
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc
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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2011 78,752 miles

Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

offside front suspension strut spring mounting corroded

vehicle has a lot of heavy surface corrosion

welding repairs to offside front inner wing and offside rear chassis

Pass 30 Nov 2010 76,089 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 76,089 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 71,126 miles

engine coolant header tank split and leaking

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

rear exhaust silencer corroded and blowing

welding repairs to nearside and offside front inner wings

Pass 1 Dec 2008 66,935 miles

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

all brake pipe flexis slightly deteriorated

all brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2008 66,926 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all brake pipe flexis slightly deteriorated

all brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2007 63,336 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

brake pedal has excessive travel

front number plate cracked

Fail 29 Nov 2007 63,321 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

brake pedal has excessive travel

front number plate cracked

Pass 4 Dec 2006 61,774 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 61,739 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 60,271 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/r tyre valve hidden behind trim

slight play in steering rack

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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M734 VYC is a 1995 Skoda Favorit in Green with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 M734 VYC, 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 M734 VYC registered?

M734 VYC is a 1995 Skoda Favorit, first registered on 31 March 1995.

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