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A542 XVP

1984 Skoda 120

Red Petrol 1174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

44,812 mi
Last recorded44,812 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2007
Typical for 1984 Skoda 12036,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA542 XVP
MakeSkoda
Model120
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,174cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2007 44,812 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2007 44,812 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 44,488 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 44,194 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2005 44,183 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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A542 XVP is a 1984 Skoda 120 in Red with a 1,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1984 Skoda 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 36,155 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 A542 XVP, 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 42 years old, this Skoda 120 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A542 XVP registered?

A542 XVP is a 1984 Skoda 120, first registered on 1 May 1984.

Is A542 XVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A542 XVP shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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