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R59 MBB

1998 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

100,018 mi
Last recorded100,018 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Skoda Octavia97,132 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR59 MBB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2012 100,018 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 94,380 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 84,515 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 75,941 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 67,729 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 64,172 miles

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

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 26 Jun 2006 58,867 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 56,844 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R59 MBB is a 1998 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 R59 MBB, 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 R59 MBB registered?

R59 MBB is a 1998 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 June 1998.

Is R59 MBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R59 MBB shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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