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T74 TGP

1999 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

55,751 mi
Last recorded55,751 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT74 TGP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 55,751 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 54,502 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 54,485 miles

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)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 53,616 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2014 53,524 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 51,055 miles

boot does not open but does not prevent a full inspection

Pass 29 Mar 2012 47,821 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 42,058 miles

3 rd brake light only 4 out of 7 bulbs working

Fail 17 Mar 2011 42,058 miles

3 rd brake light only 4 out of 7 bulbs working

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 39,376 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 39,376 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 36,972 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 33,877 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 30,712 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 27,594 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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T74 TGP is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Blue 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 T74 TGP, 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 T74 TGP registered?

T74 TGP is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 April 1999.

Is T74 TGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for T74 TGP shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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