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H841 XEC

1990 Skoda 120

Red Petrol 1174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

75,782 mi
Last recorded75,782 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 1990 Skoda 12038,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH841 XEC
MakeSkoda
Model120
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,174cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 75,782 miles

UNDER TRAY FITTED FROM FRONT TO REAR CAN NOT CHECK ALL OF UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE

Pass 12 Apr 2024 75,359 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 74,592 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 73,894 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 73,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 73,049 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 72,478 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 71,558 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 70,825 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 70,825 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 45,454 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

both outer sills slighty corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2012 45,454 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

both outer sills slighty corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2011 37,068 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2009 45,434 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber missing (2.7.1b)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

all brake pipes have surface rust

both rear wheel bearings slight play

n/s/f tyre worn on outeredge

slight play in both front top and bottom ball joints

vehicle in bad condition throughout

Pass 13 Mar 2007 44,793 miles

as issued with vt30 † †n/s/r tyre low tread

Fail 5 Mar 2007 44,717 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front and rear suspension components corroded

nearside rear fog light damaged

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall in a poor condition

nearside track rod end gaitor split

offside rear tyre pressure low

rear seats and belts not fitted at time of test

Pass 6 Apr 2006 40,554 miles

all metal brake pipes starting to rusty

both front tyre treads worn low on inner edges

nearside front tyre tread worn to 1.6mm on inner edge

rubber boot on nearside track rod end missing

small stone chips in windscreen

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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H841 XEC is a 1990 Skoda 120 in Red with a 1,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1990 Skoda 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 38,334 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 H841 XEC, 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 36 years old, this Skoda 120 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H841 XEC is a 1990 Skoda 120, first registered on 23 November 1990.

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