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Y179 EJR

2001 Skoda Fabia Classic 8V

Orange Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

36,320 mi
Last recorded36,320 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2008
Typical for 2001 Skoda Fabia Classic 8V64,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY179 EJR
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia Classic 8V
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2008 36,320 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 23,832 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 23,704 miles

Nearside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 21,303 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 21,303 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Skoda Fabia Classic 8V?

Based on 635 MOT tests across 233 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
6,639
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
233
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37
Stop lamp not working 17
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 16
Direction indicator incorrect colour 15
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13
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Y179 EJR is a 2001 Skoda Fabia Classic 8V in Orange with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2001 Skoda Fabia Classic 8V models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 64,001 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 Fabia Classic 8V fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y179 EJR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Fabia Classic 8V typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Skoda Fabia Classic 8V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y179 EJR registered?

Y179 EJR is a 2001 Skoda Fabia Classic 8V, first registered on 31 July 2001.

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