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F636 TCV

1988 Skoda 130

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

52,168 mi
Last recorded52,168 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 1988 Skoda 13047,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF636 TCV
MakeSkoda
Model130
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2023 52,168 miles

Offside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2023 52,168 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers missing (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 52,168 miles

advise leading edge of bonnet rusty

advise underbody guards fitted

Fail 17 Aug 2022 52,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

advise leading edge of bonnet rusty

advise underbody guards fitted

Pass 10 May 2021 52,168 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 52,168 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 52,168 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 52,168 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 64,503 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 64,503 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 64,503 miles

Full undertrays fitted

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

No rear seats fitted

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 64,503 miles

Nearside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all wheel rims distorted

front tyres cut

play in front trunions

speedometer reading from secured SATNAV on dash

Fail 19 Mar 2014 64,503 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Offside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

play in front trunions

Nearside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all wheel rims distorted

front tyres cut

Pass 14 Mar 2013 64,503 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all wheel rims damaged

cuts in front tyres

play in front trunions

Fail 14 Mar 2013 64,503 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all wheel rims damaged

cuts in front tyres

play in front trunions

Pass 7 Apr 2011 64,503 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight play in both front king pins

Fail 4 Apr 2011 64,503 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight play in both front king pins

Pass 9 Dec 2008 64,503 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 64,503 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 64,503 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 64,503 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2006 64,503 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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F636 TCV is a 1988 Skoda 130 in Red with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 F636 TCV, 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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F636 TCV is a 1988 Skoda 130, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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