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H653 GRE

1990 Skoda Favorit

Blue Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

35,761 mi
Last recorded35,761 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 1990 Skoda Favorit40,157 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH653 GRE
MakeSkoda
ModelFavorit
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 35,761 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 35,761 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2025 35,761 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 35,761 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 35,761 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 35,761 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 35,761 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 35,761 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 35,761 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 35,761 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 35,761 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 35,761 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

slight blow rear silencer

Pass 13 Jul 2017 35,761 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 35,761 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 35,761 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

metal brake pipes surface corrosion

Pass 15 Jul 2014 35,761 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 35,761 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all metal brake pipes surface corrosion

outer sills at rear getting weak at rear

Pass 23 Jul 2012 35,761 miles

outer sill repaired n/side rear

Pass 21 Jul 2011 35,761 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 35,761 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 35,781 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 35,761 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 35,761 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 35,761 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 35,761 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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H653 GRE is a 1990 Skoda Favorit in Blue with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 1990 Skoda Favorit models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 40,157 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 H653 GRE, 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 36 years old, this Skoda Favorit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H653 GRE registered?

H653 GRE is a 1990 Skoda Favorit, first registered on 6 August 1990.

Is H653 GRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for H653 GRE shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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