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H153 AMB

1991 Skoda Favorit

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,947 mi
Last recorded51,947 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 1991 Skoda Favorit38,677 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH153 AMB
MakeSkoda
ModelFavorit
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 51,947 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 1 Nov 2019 151,609 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 145,142 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2018 145,115 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Emissions not tested due to over heating (8.2.2.2 (e))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

slight side to side movement n/s front wheel

Fail 27 Oct 2018 145,097 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chalked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Position lamp switch cannot be operated from the normal driving position (4.2.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 138,876 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2017 138,863 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front of rear arch marked with chalk (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings marked with chalk osf arch near sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front of rear marked with chalk (6.1.B.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced dipped beam dim (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 37,128 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 37,128 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Jan 2015 37,128 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 37,130 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s/f body wing has slight corrosion.

Fail 14 Jan 2014 37,128 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

o/s/f body wing has slight corrosion.

Pass 15 Jan 2013 37,128 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 37,128 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 37,128 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 37,126 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 37,128 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 37,128 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 37,126 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 37,126 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 37,102 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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H153 AMB is a 1991 Skoda Favorit in Red with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1991 Skoda Favorit models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 38,677 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 H153 AMB, 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 35 years old, this Skoda Favorit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H153 AMB registered?

H153 AMB is a 1991 Skoda Favorit, first registered on 12 June 1991.

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The MOT history for H153 AMB shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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