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D711 EPY

1987 Skoda 120

Red Petrol 1174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2024
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

25,258 mi
Last recorded25,258 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Skoda 12035,957 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD711 EPY
MakeSkoda
Model120
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,174cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2026 25,258 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested brake hose leak (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL heavily under sealed (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded underside fuel filler neck pipe

all underside of vehicle -floorpan/suspension - dry/rusty/corroded

all underside of vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 27 Jun 2023 25,236 miles

Both front inner wings corroded/holed but not within 30cm of a suspension or seat anchorage point

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes heavily covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside front lower sill holed but not within 30cm of a seat or suspension anchorage point

Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed not allowing full inspection of various suspension and braking components

Pass 11 Jul 2022 25,079 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2022 25,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength O/S/R chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength O/S/R inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both front inner sills holed

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 24,770 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 24,303 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 24,303 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill back x2 places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 22,183 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 22,183 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 18,952 miles

floorpans slightly corroded

inner sills corroded

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2017 18,941 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

floorpans slightly corroded

inner sills corroded

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2016 18,503 miles

corrosion on underside

front inner wheel arches corroded

inner sills corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2016 18,491 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

corrosion on underside

front inner wheel arches corroded

inner sills corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2014 16,792 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

adjusted lowish headlamp aims

front brake discs in poor condition

front brake pipes at front calipers are quite rusty/corroding

looks slightly damp around brake servo aera

suspension components front and rear ie springs etc corroding.

Fail 11 Jul 2014 16,792 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

adjusted lowish headlamp aims

front brake discs in poor condition

front brake pipes at front calipers are quite rusty/corroding

looks slightly damp around brake servo aera

suspension components front and rear ie springs etc corroding.

Pass 5 Apr 2013 15,298 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 15,282 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 14,704 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 14,704 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear 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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D711 EPY is a 1987 Skoda 120 in Red with a 1,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

Across all 1987 Skoda 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 35,957 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 D711 EPY, 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 39 years old, this Skoda 120 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D711 EPY is a 1987 Skoda 120, first registered on 10 April 1987.

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