MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,943 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.
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R229 NVV is a 1998 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 R229 NVV, 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 R229 NVV registered?
R229 NVV is a 1998 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 June 1998.
Is R229 NVV safe to buy?
The MOT history for R229 NVV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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