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T131 JKM

1999 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

57,749 mi
Last recorded57,749 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT131 JKM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2016 57,749 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users engine under tray loose (6.1.B.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 56,721 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 55,402 miles

end of o/s/r spring broken away

Pass 24 Jul 2013 54,279 miles

o/s/f head lamp glass holed,

Pass 7 Aug 2012 53,049 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 51,145 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 51,145 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 49,972 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 48,029 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 45,838 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 43,475 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 43,475 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 40,390 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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T131 JKM is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 T131 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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What year was T131 JKM registered?

T131 JKM is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 March 1999.

Is T131 JKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for T131 JKM shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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