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B742 VPW

1993 Skoda Favorit

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,517 mi
Last recorded94,517 miles
Recorded on30 May 2008
Typical for 1993 Skoda Favorit60,950 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB742 VPW
MakeSkoda
ModelFavorit
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2008 94,517 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 May 2008 94,517 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2007 92,735 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 89,748 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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B742 VPW is a 1993 Skoda Favorit in Red with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1993 Skoda Favorit models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 60,950 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 B742 VPW, 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 33 years old, this Skoda Favorit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B742 VPW registered?

B742 VPW is a 1993 Skoda Favorit, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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