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F943 EDV

1988 Skoda 130

Beige Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

44,885 mi
Last recorded44,885 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2010
Typical for 1988 Skoda 13047,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF943 EDV
MakeSkoda
Model130
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2010 44,885 miles

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

vehicle has been raised from standard height

Fail 16 Oct 2010 44,885 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

vehicle has been raised from standard height

Pass 8 Oct 2009 44,885 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 44,885 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 42,050 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 42,050 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

battery low

Pass 8 Jul 2005 40,612 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2005 40,608 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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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F943 EDV is a 1988 Skoda 130 in Beige with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 F943 EDV, 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 F943 EDV registered?

F943 EDV is a 1988 Skoda 130, first registered on 8 August 1988.

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