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E189 CAN

1987 Skoda 120

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

42,973 mi
Last recorded42,973 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 Skoda 12035,957 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE189 CAN
MakeSkoda
Model120
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 42,973 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated all four (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 41,919 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 41,276 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 40,937 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 40,809 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 40,020 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 39,841 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 39,841 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 19 Nov 2014 39,841 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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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E189 CAN is a 1987 Skoda 120 in Red with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 E189 CAN, 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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What year was E189 CAN registered?

E189 CAN is a 1987 Skoda 120, first registered on 13 October 1987.

Is E189 CAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for E189 CAN shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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