MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,063 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside steering arm slight play in ball joint.
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside steering arm slight play in ball joint.
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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R138 XKE is a 1998 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 R138 XKE, 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 R138 XKE registered?
R138 XKE is a 1998 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 June 1998.
Is R138 XKE safe to buy?
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