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G480 BLJ

1989 Skoda 120

Grey Petrol 1174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2008
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

70,864 mi
Last recorded70,864 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2007
Typical for 1989 Skoda 12038,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG480 BLJ
MakeSkoda
Model120
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,174cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2007 70,864 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front steering arm inner ball joint has slight play.

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 5 Mar 2007 70,864 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front steering arm inner ball joint has slight play.

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 15 Feb 2007 70,864 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine mountings split †underside of vehicle very rusty

Fail 31 Jan 2007 70,857 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

engine noisey timing chain?

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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G480 BLJ is a 1989 Skoda 120 in Grey with a 1,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

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 G480 BLJ, 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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G480 BLJ is a 1989 Skoda 120, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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