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E996 BTO

1988 Skoda 120

Green Petrol 1174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

22,691 mi
Last recorded22,691 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2023
Typical for 1988 Skoda 12031,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE996 BTO
MakeSkoda
Model120
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,174cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2023 22,691 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2017 22,466 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 22,385 miles

SURFACE CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

Fail 13 Apr 2015 22,399 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 22,399 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 22,334 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside 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 brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 22,330 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 22,330 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 22,318 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 22,311 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 22,286 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 22,205 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 22,120 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 22,075 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 21,955 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2005 21,955 miles

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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E996 BTO 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 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E996 BTO, 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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What year was E996 BTO registered?

E996 BTO is a 1988 Skoda 120, first registered on 5 February 1988.

Is E996 BTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for E996 BTO shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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