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T283 NMJ

1999 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

106,496 mi
Last recorded106,496 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2014
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT283 NMJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2014 106,496 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 106,496 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 99,772 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 92,765 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

noise heard at offside rear when the brake was applied.

Pass 2 May 2012 92,765 miles

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

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

noise heard at offside rear when the brake was applied.

Pass 26 May 2011 86,486 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 77,878 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 69,578 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 60,743 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 51,315 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 42,621 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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T283 NMJ is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 T283 NMJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T283 NMJ registered?

T283 NMJ is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 August 1999.

Is T283 NMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for T283 NMJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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