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M897 UTM

1995 Skoda Favorit Glxie Flairline

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

62,615 mi
Last recorded62,615 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2008
Typical for 1995 Skoda Favorit Glxie Flairline74,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM897 UTM
MakeSkoda
ModelFavorit Glxie Flairline
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2008 62,615 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 62,615 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 56,859 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 56,859 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 48,711 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 30 May 2006 48,711 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2005 37,942 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Favorit Glxie Flairline?

Based on 1,141 MOT tests across 260 vehicles.

60.9%
Pass Rate
4,810
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
260
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 121
Steering rack gaiter split 111
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 74
Stop lamp not working 46
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 41
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M897 UTM is a 1995 Skoda Favorit Glxie Flairline in Red with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1995 Skoda Favorit Glxie Flairline models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.0% with a typical mileage of 74,763 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 Glxie Flairline fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M897 UTM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Favorit Glxie Flairline typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 31 years old, this Skoda Favorit Glxie Flairline is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M897 UTM is a 1995 Skoda Favorit Glxie Flairline, first registered on 24 April 1995.

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