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E137 FMO

1988 Skoda 130

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

43,593 mi
Last recorded43,593 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2010
Typical for 1988 Skoda 13047,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE137 FMO
MakeSkoda
Model130
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2010 43,593 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

surface corrosion o/s n/s front,rear chassis,outer sills,front,rear surspension,inner rear sills,n/s inner rear arch

Fail 21 Jan 2010 43,593 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

surface corrosion o/s n/s front,rear chassis,outer sills,front,rear surspension,inner rear sills,n/s inner rear arch

Pass 16 Jan 2009 43,379 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

surface corrosion front and rear suspension,front and rear subframes,outer sills,inner rear sills,rear suspension mountings,n/s floor

Fail 15 Jan 2009 43,379 miles

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

surface corrosion front and rear suspension,front and rear subframes,outer sills,inner rear sills,rear suspension mountings,n/s floor

Pass 14 Jan 2008 43,158 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

surface corrosion both outer sills inner rear sills rear chassis rear surspension

Pass 9 Jan 2007 42,650 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

surface corrosion front rear surspension

Pass 12 Jan 2006 42,147 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

surface corrosion nearside floor, offside and nearside inner rear sills

Fail 12 Jan 2006 42,147 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

surface corrosion nearside floor, offside and nearside inner rear sills

How Reliable is the Skoda 130?

Based on 837 MOT tests across 138 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
705
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
138
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 40
Steering rack gaiter split 26
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 25
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 23
fog lamp not working 22
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E137 FMO is a 1988 Skoda 130 in Red with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1988 Skoda 130 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 47,721 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Skoda 130 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 40 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E137 FMO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda 130 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 38 years old, this Skoda 130 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E137 FMO is a 1988 Skoda 130, first registered on 13 February 1988.

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