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T438 OBV

1999 Skoda Octavia

Red Lpg 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,980 mi
Last recorded73,980 miles
Recorded on19 May 2009
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT438 OBV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2009 73,980 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 73,975 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

exhaust bent at rear

oil leak from oil filter/housing

Pass 7 May 2008 54,216 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 48,012 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 44,631 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 44,631 miles

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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T438 OBV is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,595cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T438 OBV, 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 T438 OBV registered?

T438 OBV is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 May 1999.

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The MOT history for T438 OBV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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