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WNZ 5500

1987 Skoda 120

Silver Petrol 1750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

1,173 mi
Last recorded1,173 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2024
Typical for 1987 Skoda 12035,957 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWNZ 5500
MakeSkoda
Model120
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,750cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2024 1,173 miles

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (b) (i))

play in both front kingpins

Fail 15 Mar 2024 1,161 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear reflector missing n/s and o/s (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (b) (i))

play in both front kingpins

Pass 3 Mar 2023 493 miles

Nearside Front slight play in king pin

Offside Front slight play in king pin

Pass 16 Jul 2021 366 miles

hole in 0/S inner sill non structual

hole in N/S floor non structual

Fail 9 Jul 2021 366 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front king pin has slight play

Offside Front king pin has slight play

hole in 0/S inner sill non structual

hole in N/S floor non structual

steering rack mounting bushes are worn causing slight play

Pass 11 Jul 2020 343 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 12,304 miles

Nearside Front Upper king pin has slight play

Offside Front Upper king pin has slight play

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 12,304 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 12,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 1 Feb 2018 12,304 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam Both (1.7.5a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe leaking At master cylinder (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 12,305 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 12,304 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 12,304 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 1,539 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 1,279 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 969 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 969 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 572 miles

Fuel lines very rusty †Rear suspension arms very rusty †Slight movement in rack mounting rubbers †Both rear flexi ferrels rusty. †Slight play in both front lower truninion †O/s front top shocker mounting overlapping washer. †Chassis rusty. †Exhaust r

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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WNZ 5500 is a 1987 Skoda 120 in Silver with a 1,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1987 Skoda 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 35,957 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 WNZ 5500, 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 39 years old, this Skoda 120 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WNZ 5500 registered?

WNZ 5500 is a 1987 Skoda 120, first registered on 19 August 1987.

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