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S660 JNL

1998 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Skoda Octavia97,132 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS660 JNL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2010
Fail 6 May 2010

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front number plate in poor condition

high level stop light has several bulbs ont working

slight play in nearside steering rack arm

Pass 16 Feb 2009

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 Feb 2008 85,069 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 65,322 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2005 63,504 miles

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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S660 JNL is a 1998 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S660 JNL, 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 S660 JNL registered?

S660 JNL is a 1998 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S660 JNL safe to buy?

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