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R126 NYG

1998 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,627 mi
Last recorded93,627 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2008
Typical for 1998 Skoda Octavia97,132 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR126 NYG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2008 93,627 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 93,627 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 79,695 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 63,985 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2005 58,638 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Jun 2005 58,638 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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R126 NYG is a 1998 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 97,132 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 Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R126 NYG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Skoda Octavia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R126 NYG registered?

R126 NYG is a 1998 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 June 1998.

Is R126 NYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R126 NYG shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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