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R340 NTT

1998 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,083 mi
Last recorded126,083 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Skoda Octavia97,132 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR340 NTT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2009 126,083 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 126,083 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 112,034 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 99,778 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 99,778 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 86,225 miles

slight oil leak from front shockabsorbers.

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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R340 NTT is a 1998 Skoda Octavia in Blue 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 R340 NTT, 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 R340 NTT registered?

R340 NTT is a 1998 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 June 1998.

Is R340 NTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R340 NTT 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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