MOT History from tests of petrol SKODA 120s year 1990

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Pass percent:63.20%

(The average a petrol SKODA 120 year 1990 passes without issue)

Based on:125 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	14
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	10
Brake pipe excessively corroded	6
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	5
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	4
Windscreen washer not working	4
Registration plate lamp issues	3
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	3
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	3
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	3
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	3
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	3
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	2
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	2
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	2
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	2
Rear brake application uneven	2
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated \|3.1.3c\|	2
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	2
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.6.2b\|	2
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	1
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Rear fog lamp switch missing \|1.3.1a\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing \|3.6.G.1a\|	1
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	1
Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease \|3.5.1h\|	1
Registration plate issues	1
Nearside Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing \|5.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Rear Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Brake warning device not working correctly \|3.3.D.3a\|	1
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	1
Rear brake binding	1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	1
Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety petrol leak from filter (8.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	1
Rear Brake valve corroded and excessively weakened \|3.6.A.2b\|	1
Offside Rear front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
front parking brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.6a\|	1
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	1
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play \|2.5.A.3b\|	1
Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play \|2.5.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.3\|	1
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Nearside Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing \|2.5.A.4\|	1
Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing \|2.5.A.4\|	1
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken \|3.1.5\|	1
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	1
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Front Shock absorber missing \|2.7.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm cracked \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm cracked \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))	1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light \|1.2.1e\|	1
Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light \|1.2.1e\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	1

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Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	14
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	10
Brake pipe excessively corroded	6
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	5
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	4
Windscreen washer not working	4
Registration plate lamp issues	3
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	3
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	3
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	3
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	3
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	3
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	2
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	2
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	2
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	2
Rear brake application uneven	2
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated \|3.1.3c\|	2
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	2
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.6.2b\|	2
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	1
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Rear fog lamp switch missing \|1.3.1a\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing \|3.6.G.1a\|	1
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	1
Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease \|3.5.1h\|	1
Registration plate issues	1
Nearside Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing \|5.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Rear Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Brake warning device not working correctly \|3.3.D.3a\|	1
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	1
Rear brake binding	1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	1
Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety petrol leak from filter (8.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	1
Rear Brake valve corroded and excessively weakened \|3.6.A.2b\|	1
Offside Rear front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
front parking brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.6a\|	1
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	1
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play \|2.5.A.3b\|	1
Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play \|2.5.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.3\|	1
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Nearside Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing \|2.5.A.4\|	1
Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing \|2.5.A.4\|	1
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken \|3.1.5\|	1
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	1
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Front Shock absorber missing \|2.7.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm cracked \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm cracked \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))	1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light \|1.2.1e\|	1
Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light \|1.2.1e\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	1

MOT History from tests of petrol SKODA 120s year 1990

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