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T118 JKM

1999 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

158,602 mi
Last recorded158,602 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2019
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT118 JKM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2019 158,602 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Nail in tyre both ()

Pass 26 Jan 2018 149,023 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside & nearside (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Fail 22 Jan 2018 148,937 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush offside & nearside (2.5.B.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside & nearside (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2017 143,031 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 143,031 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 140,719 miles

slight play top mounts

chip on off side head light

minor exhaust blow

n/s/f tyre close limit

o/s/f tyre close limit

Fail 18 Mar 2016 140,719 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

chip on off side head light

minor exhaust blow

n/s/f tyre close limit

o/s/f tyre close limit

slight play top mounts

Pass 13 Mar 2015 136,985 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 129,659 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 129,659 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 121,513 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 115,447 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 15 Mar 2012 115,447 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 107,166 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 99,197 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 92,218 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 92,218 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 82,336 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 74,356 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 65,582 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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T118 JKM is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1999 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 99,429 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 T118 JKM, 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 27 years old, this Skoda Octavia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T118 JKM is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 March 1999.

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