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T278 TEV

1999 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,169 mi
Last recorded83,169 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2008
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT278 TEV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2008 83,169 miles

FRONT WIPERS DETERIORATING

POWER STEERING DRIVE BELT SPLIT

Fail 17 Nov 2008 83,169 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

ENGINE OIL BELOW MINIMUM LEVEL

FRONT BRAKE DISCS BADLY WORN

FRONT WIPERS DETERIORATING

POWER STEERING DRIVE BELT SPLIT

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BADLY WORN ON EDGES & NAIL IN TREAD 195/65/15H

Pass 16 Nov 2007 72,431 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 62,337 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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T278 TEV is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 T278 TEV, 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 T278 TEV registered?

T278 TEV is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 May 1999.

Is T278 TEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for T278 TEV shows 4 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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