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N781 BMG

1996 Skoda Favorit

White Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

62,575 mi
Last recorded62,575 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2011
Typical for 1996 Skoda Favorit62,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN781 BMG
MakeSkoda
ModelFavorit
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2011 62,575 miles

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

nearside front wiper smearing slightly

Pass 17 Dec 2010 56,188 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 56,188 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 49,406 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 49,405 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 46,694 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2008 46,691 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2007 44,783 miles

n/s outer c/v boot showing signs of leaking grease

Pass 2 Nov 2006 41,452 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 39,580 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 39,579 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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N781 BMG is a 1996 Skoda Favorit in White with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 N781 BMG, 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 N781 BMG registered?

N781 BMG is a 1996 Skoda Favorit, first registered on 2 January 1996.

Is N781 BMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N781 BMG shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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