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C30 LRN

1986 Skoda 120

Blue Petrol 1174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

37,722 mi
Last recorded37,722 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 1986 Skoda 12037,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC30 LRN
MakeSkoda
Model120
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,174cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 37,722 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 37,574 miles

Nearside Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2019 37,565 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak Front to rear coolant pipe ()

Nearside Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 37,553 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 37,174 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 37,174 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2016 36,734 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 36,730 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2015 36,728 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 36,580 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 36,579 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 36,087 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 36,087 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 23 Aug 2013 36,087 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 36,067 miles

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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C30 LRN is a 1986 Skoda 120 in Blue with a 1,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 C30 LRN, 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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C30 LRN is a 1986 Skoda 120, first registered on 17 March 1986.

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