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T491 CBL

1999 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

70,484 mi
Last recorded70,484 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2017
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT491 CBL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2017 70,484 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 68,138 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 68,113 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 65,553 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2014 62,743 miles

Center exhaust bracket broken exhaust not insecure

Pass 3 Apr 2013 60,140 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 60,078 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 57,299 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 54,529 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 51,942 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 47,200 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 42,920 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 39,733 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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T491 CBL is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 T491 CBL, 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 T491 CBL registered?

T491 CBL is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 June 1999.

Is T491 CBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for T491 CBL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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