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P485 FEP

1997 Skoda Favorit

White Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,051 mi
Last recorded33,051 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP485 FEP
MakeSkoda
ModelFavorit
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2011 33,051 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 31,094 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 29,230 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 27,681 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 27,681 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 26,630 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 26,630 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 24,550 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 24,550 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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P485 FEP is a 1997 Skoda Favorit in White with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P485 FEP, 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 29 years old, this Skoda Favorit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P485 FEP registered?

P485 FEP is a 1997 Skoda Favorit, first registered on 5 June 1997.

Is P485 FEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P485 FEP shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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