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S352 LCY

1998 Skoda Favorit

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

49,109 mi
Last recorded49,109 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2014
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS352 LCY
MakeSkoda
ModelFavorit
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2014 49,109 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2014 49,084 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 49,084 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2013 49,084 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 43,670 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 12 Jan 2012 40,757 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jan 2011
Fail 17 Jan 2011 36,903 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 33,028 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 33,005 miles

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

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

advise lift o/s n/s top strut mounts

Fail 21 Jan 2009 29,257 miles

ADVISE WATER LEAKING WHEN HOT TEMPUTER IN OK BAND

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 29,257 miles

ADVISE WATER LEAKING WHEN HOT TEMPUTER IN OK BAND

Pass 18 Jan 2008 25,117 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 20,460 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 16,359 miles

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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S352 LCY is a 1998 Skoda Favorit in Red with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S352 LCY, 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 28 years old, this Skoda Favorit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S352 LCY is a 1998 Skoda Favorit, first registered on 16 November 1998.

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