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E696 XPP

1987 Skoda 130

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

39,088 mi
Last recorded39,088 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 1987 Skoda 13039,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE696 XPP
MakeSkoda
Model130
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 39,088 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2025 39,081 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 38,774 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2024 38,750 miles

Central Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Position lamp not working spot light not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working no full beam (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 38,207 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 38,142 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 37,822 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2022 37,808 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2011 37,742 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside and nearside rear brakes binding slightly

offside front brake binding slightly

offside rear tyre wall perished

Pass 18 Nov 2009 37,732 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 18 Nov 2009 37,732 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 37,501 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 36,705 miles

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 36,565 miles

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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E696 XPP is a 1987 Skoda 130 in Red with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 E696 XPP, 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.

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E696 XPP is a 1987 Skoda 130, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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