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T721 LAC

1999 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

171,764 mi
Last recorded171,764 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2009
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT721 LAC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2009 171,764 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 171,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 159,723 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 150,869 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 143,932 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 143,932 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2005 140,687 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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T721 LAC is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T721 LAC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of T721 LAC?

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What year was T721 LAC registered?

T721 LAC is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T721 LAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T721 LAC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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