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J178 LKA

1991 Skoda 120

Green Petrol 1174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2008
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

26,399 mi
Last recorded26,399 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2007
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ178 LKA
MakeSkoda
Model120
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,174cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2007 26,399 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 26,398 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Fail 12 Jul 2007 28,268 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 24,993 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 24,973 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2005 23,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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J178 LKA is a 1991 Skoda 120 in Green with a 1,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 J178 LKA, 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 35 years old, this Skoda 120 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J178 LKA is a 1991 Skoda 120, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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