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T188 SMR

1999 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,646 mi
Last recorded130,646 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2015
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT188 SMR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2015 130,646 miles

Advise Exhaust corroded

Advise rear axle beam corroded

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jan 2015 130,646 miles

Advise Exhaust corroded

Advise rear axle beam corroded

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 127,698 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 127,592 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 122,882 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 116,965 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 111,899 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 111,835 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 106,178 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 101,226 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 91,476 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 91,476 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 84,602 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2005 74,896 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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T188 SMR is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T188 SMR, 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 T188 SMR registered?

T188 SMR is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 July 1999.

Is T188 SMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for T188 SMR shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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