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G979 MNG

1990 Skoda 130

Green Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

92,843 mi
Last recorded92,843 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG979 MNG
MakeSkoda
Model130
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 92,843 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 92,418 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 92,203 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 91,503 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 91,495 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 90,624 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 90,155 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing on sidewall

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear tyre perishing on sidewall

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Apr 2017 89,747 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 89,380 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 89,058 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 88,722 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 88,380 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 87,598 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 86,739 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 85,301 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 84,250 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 84,241 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 83,622 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 83,171 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 83,171 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 81,711 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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G979 MNG is a 1990 Skoda 130 in Green with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 G979 MNG, 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 36 years old, this Skoda 130 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G979 MNG is a 1990 Skoda 130, first registered on 24 April 1990.

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