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E589 WFJ

1987 Skoda 130

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

71,425 mi
Last recorded71,425 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2013
Typical for 1987 Skoda 13039,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE589 WFJ
MakeSkoda
Model130
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2013 71,425 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 71,410 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear fog lamp full of water but working

vehicle body in poor condition

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 3 Feb 2011 71,410 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 71,410 miles

demisters inop

Fail 4 Feb 2010 71,410 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

demisters inop

Pass 5 Dec 2008 71,410 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 71,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 71,410 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 70,968 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 70,986 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 70,986 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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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E589 WFJ is a 1987 Skoda 130 in Red with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1987 Skoda 130 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 39,569 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 E589 WFJ, 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 39 years old, this Skoda 130 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E589 WFJ registered?

E589 WFJ is a 1987 Skoda 130, first registered on 10 August 1987.

Is E589 WFJ safe to buy?

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