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T242 CBN

1999 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,855 mi
Last recorded79,855 miles
Recorded on14 May 2011
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT242 CBN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2011 79,855 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2010 77,750 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2010 77,750 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 70,907 miles

unable to open n/s/r door from outside

Fail 9 May 2008 62,519 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

exhaust centre mount insecure

Pass 9 May 2008 62,519 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

exhaust centre mount insecure

Pass 24 Apr 2007 53,805 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 May 2006 45,516 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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T242 CBN is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T242 CBN, 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 T242 CBN registered?

T242 CBN is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 April 1999.

Is T242 CBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for T242 CBN shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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