Skoda Favorit (1991)
1991 Skoda Favorit
CarHunch analysed 345 real MOT records for the 1991 Skoda Favorit. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 1991 Skoda Favorit passes its MOT first time in only 62.6% of cases, well below the UK average of 80%, which means you're looking at a car that typically needs work before it will pass the test. The good news is that dangerous defects are rare at 7.2%, so safety-critical failures aren't a widespread concern for this aging cohort.
These cars are running at around 40,000 miles on average, which is genuinely low for a 33-year-old vehicle and suggests most survivors have been well-looked-after. Expect roughly 1.3 failures and 2.9 advisories per test, indicating wear across multiple systems rather than catastrophic problems—so factor in steady maintenance costs before you buy, and always get a full pre-purchase inspection to understand what you're actually taking on.
What to check before buying a 1991 Skoda Favorit
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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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (100%) | 344 | 62.8% | 1.31 |
| Diesel (0%) | 1 | 0% | 1 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1991 Skoda Favorit 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 1991 Skoda Favorit vehicles fall between 24,991 and 57,944 miles.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 1991 Skoda Favorit
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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16.5%
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded
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14.5%
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded
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14.2%
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
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13.8%
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
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12.9%
Oil leak
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12.1%
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive
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11%
Brake pipe slightly corroded
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9.9%
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1991. Counts include advisories and failures.
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