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G489 TAM

1990 Skoda Favorit

Grey Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

40,162 mi
Last recorded40,162 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2009
Typical for 1990 Skoda Favorit40,157 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG489 TAM
MakeSkoda
ModelFavorit
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2009 40,162 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 40,157 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Towbar fixing obviously of an inappropriate type (6.6.2)

Towbar support obviously of an inappropriate type (6.6.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 40,157 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 40,157 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 40,157 miles

Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 40,157 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 40,157 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Jul 2005 40,157 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2005 40,157 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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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G489 TAM is a 1990 Skoda Favorit in Grey with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 G489 TAM, 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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What year was G489 TAM registered?

G489 TAM is a 1990 Skoda Favorit, first registered on 1 July 1990.

Is G489 TAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for G489 TAM shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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