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K188 WPJ

1993 Skoda Favorit

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

114,588 mi
Last recorded114,588 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2024
Typical for 1993 Skoda Favorit60,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK188 WPJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFavorit
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2024 114,588 miles

surface corrosion to inner and outer sills

Pass 30 Jun 2023 114,548 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear suspension part corrison

Pass 8 Jul 2022 113,577 miles

Both side outer body sills has surface corrosion

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2022 113,576 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill and wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Seat belt buckle missing All of the rears (7.1.2 (d))

Both side outer body sills has surface corrosion

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 107,457 miles

engine oill ight waring light on

Fail 28 May 2021 107,457 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine oill ight waring light on

Pass 18 Jan 2018 103,928 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Slight binding on nearside rear brake

Pass 18 Nov 2016 103,688 miles

nearside front wheel bearing is slightly noisy

rear brake application is slightly uneven

Pass 11 Nov 2015 100,300 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 10 Nov 2015 100,293 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

item removed from drivers view

Pass 11 Nov 2014 93,928 miles

slight corrosion n/s/r sill area

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

engine covers fitted(towels)obscuring testable components

gas conversion bracket/pipe adrift.(switched to petrol)

o/s/f suspension bump stop missing

Fail 10 Nov 2014 93,907 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

engine covers fitted(towels)obscuring testable components

gas conversion bracket/pipe adrift.(switched to petrol)

o/s/f suspension bump stop missing

slight corrosion n/s/r sill area

Pass 7 Dec 2013 87,356 miles

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

Indicator switch does not self cancel on lock-to-lock, cannot determine that switch is faulty.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust boust rubber mounting hanger perished

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 80,985 miles

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

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

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

direction indicators do not self cancel

hose adrift touching exhaust manifold

Pass 7 Dec 2011 75,766 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 70,870 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2010 70,848 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s and o/s outer cv gaiters perished

Pass 9 Dec 2009 65,184 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 59,439 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 54,634 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 50,948 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 47,207 miles

both front brake discs corroded

n/s/r brakes not as efficient as o/s/r

Fail 7 Dec 2005 47,207 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front brake discs corroded

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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K188 WPJ is a 1993 Skoda Favorit in Red with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 K188 WPJ, 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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K188 WPJ is a 1993 Skoda Favorit, first registered on 1 January 1993.

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