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N683 GWU

1996 Skoda Favorit

Green Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2011
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

79,619 mi
Last recorded79,619 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2010
Typical for 1996 Skoda Favorit62,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN683 GWU
MakeSkoda
ModelFavorit
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2010 79,619 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2010 79,619 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 76,373 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 9 Jan 2009 76,370 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 72,937 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 72,937 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 10 Dec 2007 72,914 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 4 Oct 2006 67,938 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 67,938 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

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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N683 GWU is a 1996 Skoda Favorit in Green with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 N683 GWU, 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 N683 GWU registered?

N683 GWU is a 1996 Skoda Favorit, first registered on 24 February 1996.

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The MOT history for N683 GWU shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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