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F955 UCV

1988 Skoda 130

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

98,177 mi
Last recorded98,177 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1988 Skoda 13047,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF955 UCV
MakeSkoda
Model130
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 98,177 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 94,490 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 90,386 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 87,570 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 83,364 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 78,785 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 74,579 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2019 74,579 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 68,991 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 64,084 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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F955 UCV is a 1988 Skoda 130 in Red with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 F955 UCV, 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 F955 UCV registered?

F955 UCV is a 1988 Skoda 130, first registered on 18 August 1988.

Is F955 UCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for F955 UCV shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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