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T388 RFW

1999 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

122,279 mi
Last recorded122,279 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2014
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT388 RFW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2014 122,279 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front tyre tread cracked

Fail 6 Feb 2014 122,279 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front tyre tread cracked

Pass 12 Feb 2013 120,560 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2013 120,560 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2012 118,365 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 118,365 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 117,104 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 117,104 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 115,168 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2010 115,168 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 112,197 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 112,197 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2008 110,599 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 110,599 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 106,507 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2007 106,507 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 103,792 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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T388 RFW is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 T388 RFW, 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 T388 RFW registered?

T388 RFW is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 March 1999.

Is T388 RFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T388 RFW shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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