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T516 JHL

1999 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,927 mi
Last recorded55,927 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2018
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT516 JHL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2018 55,927 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)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 55,531 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 55,531 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 54,479 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 54,479 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2015 53,409 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 52,127 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 51,117 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 51,117 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 50,065 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 50,065 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2011 48,285 miles

o/s and n/s rear tyre cracking on inner walls

slight exhaust blow on centre pipe

Fail 18 Feb 2011 48,260 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

o/s and n/s rear tyre cracking on inner walls

slight exhaust blow on centre pipe

Pass 3 Feb 2010 46,448 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 43,888 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 42,112 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 42,112 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2006 37,980 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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T516 JHL is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 T516 JHL, 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 T516 JHL registered?

T516 JHL is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 1999.

Is T516 JHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for T516 JHL shows 18 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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