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C738 HTG

1986 Skoda 130

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

34,340 mi
Last recorded34,340 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2005
Typical for 1986 Skoda 13042,195 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC738 HTG
MakeSkoda
Model130
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2005 34,340 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 34,340 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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C738 HTG is a 1986 Skoda 130 in Red with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1986 Skoda 130 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 42,195 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 C738 HTG, 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 40 years old, this Skoda 130 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C738 HTG registered?

C738 HTG is a 1986 Skoda 130, first registered on 7 May 1986.

Is C738 HTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for C738 HTG shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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