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F214 HFJ

1988 Skoda 120

Blue Petrol 1174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

35,116 mi
Last recorded35,116 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2008
Typical for 1988 Skoda 12031,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF214 HFJ
MakeSkoda
Model120
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,174cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2008 35,116 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 35,084 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 34,378 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2007 34,378 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 33,557 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 33,557 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2005 32,640 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 32,630 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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F214 HFJ is a 1988 Skoda 120 in Blue with a 1,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F214 HFJ, 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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What year was F214 HFJ registered?

F214 HFJ is a 1988 Skoda 120, first registered on 28 October 1988.

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