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RMJ 200J

1977 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1221cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,341 mi
Last recorded46,341 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRMJ 200J
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,221cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 46,341 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 45,760 miles

Nearside Front Lower trunion slight play

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Lower trunion slight play

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 45,760 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush outer trunion (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush outer trunion (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 May 2015 44,162 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 May 2014 43,652 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 May 2013 40,856 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 40,854 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 Jun 2012

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 40,723 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 14 Jun 2009 40,704 miles

Front suspension king pins have slight play which is normal for this type of car.

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering joints have slight play which is normal for this type of car.

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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RMJ 200J is a 1977 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,221cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RMJ 200J, 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 49 years old, this Skoda Octavia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RMJ 200J registered?

RMJ 200J is a 1977 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 February 1977.

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