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E168 BNS

1988 Skoda 120

Blue Petrol 1174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,475 mi
Last recorded96,475 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2009
Typical for 1988 Skoda 12031,836 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE168 BNS
MakeSkoda
Model120
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,174cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2009 96,475 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

offside front mirror slightly insecure

only offside front seat and belt in car all others removed

Pass 11 Aug 2007 77,974 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

nearside front tyre getting low. † †rear suspension straps snapped.

Fail 19 Jul 2007 77,964 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front wings holed.

nearside front tyre getting low. † †rear suspension straps snapped.

nearside rear indicator came on when tapped.

unable to see nearside front track rod end .

Pass 13 Apr 2006 72,515 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 72,494 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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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E168 BNS is a 1988 Skoda 120 in Blue with a 1,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1988 Skoda 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 31,836 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 E168 BNS, 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 38 years old, this Skoda 120 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E168 BNS is a 1988 Skoda 120, first registered on 7 June 1988.

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