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S730 JCY

1998 Skoda Octavia Glxi

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,229 mi
Last recorded103,229 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2008
Typical for 1998 Skoda Octavia Glxi77,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS730 JCY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia Glxi
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2008 103,229 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 103,192 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 86,105 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 70,315 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 70,315 miles

Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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S730 JCY is a 1998 Skoda Octavia Glxi in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S730 JCY, 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 S730 JCY registered?

S730 JCY is a 1998 Skoda Octavia Glxi, first registered on 9 September 1998.

Is S730 JCY safe to buy?

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