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T741 JGT

1999 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

101,365 mi
Last recorded101,365 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2017
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT741 JGT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2017 101,365 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 98,803 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 95,764 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 95,764 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 92,661 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

engine oil leak

Fail 22 Jan 2014 92,661 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2013 89,692 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

nearside and offside front inner driveshaft gaiters loose on shafts(no cable ties/clips)

Fail 10 Jan 2013 89,535 miles

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

nearside and offside front inner drive gaiters loose on shafts(no cable ties/clips fitted)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 86,232 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

nearside and offside front inner drive shaft gaitor loose on shaft(no cable ties/clips fitted)

Fail 5 Jan 2012 86,232 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

nearside and offside front inner drive shaft gaitor loose on shaft(no cable ties/clips fitted)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 82,413 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 80,203 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 78,911 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2008 77,710 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 75,530 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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T741 JGT is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 T741 JGT, 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 T741 JGT registered?

T741 JGT is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 April 1999.

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