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J999 PRB

2008 Skoda Superb

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

475,611 mi
Last recorded475,611 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Skoda Superb98,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ999 PRB
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2024 475,611 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 270,377 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 265,564 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 411,456 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 387,845 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 378,385 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 378,312 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2018 358,689 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 318,626 miles

Nearside Front abs link arm not fully surcure

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

wheel nuts not fully checked due to covers fitted

Fail 8 Feb 2017 318,626 miles

Nearside Front abs link arm not fully surcure

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

wheel nuts not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2016 276,943 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear inner side light out

Pass 9 Feb 2015 164,534 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 155,285 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 136,016 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 119,266 miles

no reading on smoke test

Pass 30 Jan 2013 100,964 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Feb 2012 64,935 miles

no reading on smoke test

Pass 23 Dec 2011 64,011 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Skoda Superb?

Based on 755,475 MOT tests across 83,424 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
9,405
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
83,424
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,743
constant velocity joint gaiter split 6,269
Registration plate lamp not working 4,908
position lamp(s) not working 4,669
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 4,545
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J999 PRB is a 2008 Skoda Superb in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2008 Skoda Superb models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 98,183 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda Superb fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 7,743 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J999 PRB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Superb typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 18 years old, this Skoda Superb is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J999 PRB registered?

J999 PRB is a 2008 Skoda Superb, first registered on 30 December 2008.

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