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G186 ELJ

1990 Skoda Favorit

Yellow Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

131,749 mi
Last recorded131,749 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 1990 Skoda Favorit40,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG186 ELJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFavorit
Year1990
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 131,749 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2025 131,748 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Reversing lamp not working

Pass 19 Oct 2024 125,890 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

Rear INNER FLOOR HEAVILY COATED WITH UNDERSEAL

Pass 16 Feb 2023 124,869 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 124,867 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 120,803 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 120,803 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitment (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2021 120,800 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 120,578 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 120,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2015 120,575 miles

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis coil spring top mount (2.4.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis coil spring top mount (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front deteriorated due to age

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front deteriorated due to age

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear deteriorated due to age

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jul 2015 120,457 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front suspension tops in poor condition and grind on a lock

front brake balance poor

front to rear and n/s/f brake pipes rusty

n/s/f suspension top very close to the inner wing on a full lock

o/s/f suspension top touches the inner wing on a lock

oil leak

side light and headlight switches work the wrong way around

slight play in the n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 11 Jun 2014 117,618 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 114,150 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 110,224 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 105,533 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 100,385 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 95,877 miles

vehicle heavily repaired and undersilled

windscreen cracked but not in swept area

Pass 30 Mar 2007 89,520 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 89,447 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 83,991 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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G186 ELJ is a 1990 Skoda Favorit in Yellow with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 1990 Skoda Favorit models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 40,157 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 G186 ELJ, 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 36 years old, this Skoda Favorit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G186 ELJ is a 1990 Skoda Favorit, first registered on 3 July 1990.

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