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E870 BHR

1988 Skoda 120

Green Petrol 1174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

42,513 mi
Last recorded42,513 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 1988 Skoda 12031,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE870 BHR
MakeSkoda
Model120
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,174cc
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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2020 42,513 miles

Position lamp not working All (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 36,450 miles
Fail 25 May 2019 36,424 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Inner Tie Rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Inner Tie Rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2017 35,176 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

o/s/f brake is binding slightly

Fail 13 May 2017 35,176 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

o/s/f brake is binding slightly

Pass 15 Aug 2013 34,545 miles

n/s/f & n/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 21 Aug 2012 33,840 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 14 Aug 2012 33,830 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 33,045 miles

Near side wiper blade starting to split

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 32,160 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 31,481 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 31,481 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 30,693 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 30,672 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2007 29,607 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 25,750 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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E870 BHR is a 1988 Skoda 120 in Green with a 1,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1988 Skoda 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 31,836 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 E870 BHR, 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 38 years old, this Skoda 120 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E870 BHR is a 1988 Skoda 120, first registered on 10 June 1988.

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