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D838 AJF

1986 Skoda 120

Red Petrol 1174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

43,731 mi
Last recorded43,731 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 1986 Skoda 12037,205 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD838 AJF
MakeSkoda
Model120
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,174cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 43,731 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 43,686 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 43,471 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 43,342 miles

Rear both engine mounts deteriorated

Fail 11 Oct 2018 43,342 miles

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

Rear both engine mounts deteriorated

Pass 12 Oct 2017 43,268 miles

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 42,981 miles

Nearside Rear wall cracked

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 42,981 miles

Nearside Rear wall cracked

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 42,602 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 42,416 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 42,311 miles

Oil leak

small mark on top of o/s screen

Pass 12 Oct 2012 41,902 miles

exhaust slight leak

Pass 13 Oct 2011 41,601 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 41,054 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 41,051 miles

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 40,685 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 40,685 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 40,133 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 38,766 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Fail 12 Oct 2007 38,765 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 8 Nov 2006 37,809 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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D838 AJF is a 1986 Skoda 120 in Red with a 1,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 D838 AJF, 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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What year was D838 AJF registered?

D838 AJF is a 1986 Skoda 120, first registered on 24 November 1986.

Is D838 AJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for D838 AJF shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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