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G860 DCX

1989 Skoda 120

Blue Petrol 1174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,869 mi
Last recorded24,869 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Skoda 12038,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG860 DCX
MakeSkoda
Model120
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,174cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 24,869 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and Rear, OS and NS (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2025 24,869 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 19,749 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 19,748 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2022 19,602 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mains corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 19,568 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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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G860 DCX is a 1989 Skoda 120 in Blue with a 1,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G860 DCX, 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 G860 DCX registered?

G860 DCX is a 1989 Skoda 120, first registered on 2 October 1989.

Is G860 DCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for G860 DCX shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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