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T218 LNH

1999 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

174,548 mi
Last recorded174,548 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2016
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT218 LNH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2016 174,548 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 162,777 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 143,877 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2013 112,879 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 112,851 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

clip not correctly located on turbo boost pipe

Pass 22 Jun 2012 110,100 miles

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rear axle bushes worn both sides

Fail 21 Jun 2012 110,097 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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rear axle bushes worn both sides

Pass 15 Jun 2011 103,711 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 95,126 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 95,122 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 84,815 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 75,097 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 66,252 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 66,252 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2006 58,148 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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T218 LNH is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 T218 LNH, 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 T218 LNH registered?

T218 LNH is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 June 1999.

Is T218 LNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for T218 LNH shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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