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R399 FFA

1998 Skoda Octavia Glxi

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,659 mi
Last recorded97,659 miles
Recorded on1 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Skoda Octavia Glxi77,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR399 FFA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia Glxi
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 May 2009 97,659 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 May 2009 97,659 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 May 2008 89,684 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2008 89,684 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 82,418 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 75,411 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia Glxi?

Based on 749 MOT tests across 128 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
8,132
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
128
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 56
Registration plate lamp not working 28
Stop lamp not working 27
position lamp(s) not working 23
Registration plate lamp not working 20
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R399 FFA is a 1998 Skoda Octavia Glxi 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 Glxi models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 77,872 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia Glxi fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 56 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R399 FFA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R399 FFA registered?

R399 FFA is a 1998 Skoda Octavia Glxi, first registered on 26 June 1998.

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