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D429 SEM

1986 Skoda 120

Beige Petrol 1174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

16,476 mi
Last recorded16,476 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2012
Typical for 1986 Skoda 12037,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD429 SEM
MakeSkoda
Model120
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,174cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2012 16,476 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 16,378 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 16,221 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 16,221 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 16,065 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 15,947 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 15,789 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 15,789 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 15,631 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 15,487 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 15,487 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

How Reliable is the Skoda 120?

Based on 1,253 MOT tests across 211 vehicles.

70.9%
Pass Rate
572
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
211
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 56
Brake pipe excessively corroded 51
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 51
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 49
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 46
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D429 SEM is a 1986 Skoda 120 in Beige with a 1,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1986 Skoda 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 37,205 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 120 fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive, accounting for 56 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D429 SEM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda 120 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 40 years old, this Skoda 120 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D429 SEM registered?

D429 SEM is a 1986 Skoda 120, first registered on 1 December 1986.

Is D429 SEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for D429 SEM shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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