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T280 BRS

1999 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2012
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,528 mi
Last recorded77,528 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2011
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT280 BRS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2011 77,528 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 77,528 miles

Nearside Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Fail 19 May 2007 76,571 miles

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

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

windscreen cracked o/s lower corner

Pass 19 May 2007 76,571 miles

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

windscreen cracked o/s lower corner

Pass 25 Apr 2006 74,590 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 74,555 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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T280 BRS is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T280 BRS, 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 T280 BRS registered?

T280 BRS is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 March 1999.

Is T280 BRS safe to buy?

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