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T744 JGT

1999 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

50,254 mi
Last recorded50,254 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2013
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT744 JGT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2013 50,254 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

advise rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 5 Feb 2013 50,254 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

advise rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 31 Jan 2012 48,726 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 48,726 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 10 Feb 2011 47,233 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 47,233 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 46,096 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 44,740 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 44,740 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 43,635 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 43,635 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 42,096 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 May 2006 38,390 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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T744 JGT is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 T744 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 T744 JGT registered?

T744 JGT is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 April 1999.

Is T744 JGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for T744 JGT shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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