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E996 BDV

1988 Skoda 130

White Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

34,705 mi
Last recorded34,705 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2012
Typical for 1988 Skoda 13047,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE996 BDV
MakeSkoda
Model130
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2012 34,705 miles

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

o/s headlamp patteren weak

Pass 28 Mar 2012 34,705 miles

o/s headlamp patteren weak

Fail 8 Mar 2012 34,705 miles

Nearside Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

o/s head lamp patteren week h/brake light on

Fail 25 Mar 2011 32,534 miles

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

light corrision on front to rear brake pipe

Pass 25 Mar 2011 32,534 miles

light corrision on front to rear brake pipe

Pass 10 Mar 2010 30,539 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 30,539 miles

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

o/s rear shock absorber damp

Pass 11 Mar 2009 29,556 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 28,434 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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E996 BDV is a 1988 Skoda 130 in White with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 E996 BDV, 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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What year was E996 BDV registered?

E996 BDV is a 1988 Skoda 130, first registered on 12 April 1988.

Is E996 BDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E996 BDV shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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