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G618 NHR

1989 Skoda 120

Green Petrol 1174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2021
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

146 mi
Last recorded146 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2020
Typical for 1989 Skoda 12038,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG618 NHR
MakeSkoda
Model120
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,174cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2020 146 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2020 142 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Antifreeze leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim not tested incorrect headlamp (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp missing (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 70,690 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive coil spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x2 coil spring cups (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering head bearings has slight free play (2.2.2 (g))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 70,690 miles

GVW 760kg

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (9.2.4)

corrosion to chassis front to rear

towbar removed

Fail 6 Sep 2017 70,690 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Towbar component fractured (6.6.1)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Lower Front shock absorber insecure x2 marked yellow (9.2.7a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (9.2.4)

corrosion to chassis front to rear

Pass 19 Sep 2016 70,610 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 70,609 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Sep 2016 70,609 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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G618 NHR is a 1989 Skoda 120 in Green with a 1,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G618 NHR, 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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G618 NHR is a 1989 Skoda 120, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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