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RPJ 188R

1977 Skoda 120

Green Petrol 1174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

37,521 mi
Last recorded37,521 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRPJ 188R
MakeSkoda
Model120
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,174cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2019 37,521 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 37,137 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 36,553 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 35,939 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 34,308 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2015 34,308 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 33,663 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 32,179 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2012 31,346 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 32,210 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 45,659 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 2 Feb 2010 45,654 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Coolant leak

Pass 8 Sep 2008 64,075 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 64,075 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 63,841 miles

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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RPJ 188R is a 1977 Skoda 120 in Green with a 1,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RPJ 188R, 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 49 years old, this Skoda 120 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RPJ 188R registered?

RPJ 188R is a 1977 Skoda 120, first registered on 20 May 1977.

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