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E29 MFB

1988 Skoda 130

Grey Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

58,973 mi
Last recorded58,973 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 1988 Skoda 13047,721 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE29 MFB
MakeSkoda
Model130
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 58,973 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 58,934 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 58,074 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2016 58,074 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 57,503 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 57,503 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 57,070 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 57,070 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 56,763 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 56,486 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 56,486 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 55,978 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 55,978 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 55,735 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 54,808 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 54,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 51,134 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 51,133 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 47,911 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 47,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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E29 MFB is a 1988 Skoda 130 in Grey with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 E29 MFB, 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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E29 MFB is a 1988 Skoda 130, first registered on 13 May 1988.

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