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Y87 HGU

2001 Skoda Fabia Classic 8V

Orange Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

52,989 mi
Last recorded52,989 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2008
Typical for 2001 Skoda Fabia Classic 8V64,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY87 HGU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia Classic 8V
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2008 52,989 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Feb 2008 52,989 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2007 44,135 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 44,135 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 34,303 miles

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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Y87 HGU 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 Y87 HGU, 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 Y87 HGU registered?

Y87 HGU is a 2001 Skoda Fabia Classic 8V, first registered on 18 March 2001.

Is Y87 HGU safe to buy?

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