Skoda 105 Lux (1989)
1989 Skoda 105 Lux
CarHunch analysed 636 real MOT records for the 1989 Skoda 105 Lux. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 1989 Skoda 105 Lux has a 20% first-time pass rate—well below the UK average of 80%—which signals serious reliability problems for a car of this age. None of the 636 vehicles analysed recorded dangerous defects, but the extremely poor pass rate means most cars are failing on multiple issues.
The median mileage of just 372 miles is impossibly low and suggests these vehicles are either severely data-compromised or represent a tiny population of garage-kept survivors rather than genuinely usable examples. With zero recorded failures or advisories per vehicle on average, the data itself appears unreliable; before considering one of these cars, verify its actual service history and get a full pre-purchase inspection from a specialist, because a 35-year-old Skoda needs hands-on assessment, not statistics.
What to check before buying a 1989 Skoda 105 Lux
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 1989 Skoda 105 Lux vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1989 Skoda 105 Lux vehicles fall between 372 and 372 miles.
MOT History Averages
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