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G186 FBO

1989 Skoda 120

Green Petrol 1174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2022
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

52,671 mi
Last recorded52,671 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2021
Typical for 1989 Skoda 12038,600 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG186 FBO
MakeSkoda
Model120
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,174cc
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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2021 52,671 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 49,539 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2020 49,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture brake pipe t junction aluminium block corroded (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 47,850 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear and font to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 47,850 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear and font to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 45,248 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 45,248 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 42,650 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 42,650 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 41,577 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 41,533 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 26,014 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 26,014 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

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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G186 FBO is a 1989 Skoda 120 in Green with a 1,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1989 Skoda 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 38,600 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 G186 FBO, 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 37 years old, this Skoda 120 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G186 FBO registered?

G186 FBO is a 1989 Skoda 120, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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