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T289 BRS

1999 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

70,820 mi
Last recorded70,820 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT289 BRS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2016 70,820 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2016 70,820 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 65,424 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 59,040 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 52,543 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 45,839 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 39,413 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 39,413 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 33,287 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 26,624 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 28 Mar 2008 25,945 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 25,190 miles

NEARSIDE MIRROR GLASS CRACKED

Pass 27 Mar 2006 24,163 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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T289 BRS is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 T289 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 T289 BRS registered?

T289 BRS is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 March 1999.

Is T289 BRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for T289 BRS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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