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G231 LEX

1990 Skoda Favorit

White Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,662 mi
Last recorded57,662 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2009
Typical for 1990 Skoda Favorit40,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG231 LEX
MakeSkoda
ModelFavorit
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2009 57,662 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

clutch slipping battery flat

Pass 9 Dec 2008 57,662 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 56,761 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 54,806 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 54,806 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Dec 2005 52,105 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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G231 LEX is a 1990 Skoda Favorit in White with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 G231 LEX, 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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G231 LEX is a 1990 Skoda Favorit, first registered on 24 March 1990.

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