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N297 JRH

1996 Skoda Favorit

Blue Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

114,635 mi
Last recorded114,635 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2008
Typical for 1996 Skoda Favorit62,292 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN297 JRH
MakeSkoda
ModelFavorit
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2008 114,635 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

cant see pads,.

Pass 16 Mar 2007 50,368 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 50,367 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

brake pipes heavily greased unable to fully inspect .

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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N297 JRH is a 1996 Skoda Favorit in Blue with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1996 Skoda Favorit models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.8% with a typical mileage of 62,292 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 N297 JRH, 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 30 years old, this Skoda Favorit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N297 JRH registered?

N297 JRH is a 1996 Skoda Favorit, first registered on 7 June 1996.

Is N297 JRH safe to buy?

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