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T791 ROU

1999 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

140,009 mi
Last recorded140,009 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2008
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT791 ROU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2008 140,009 miles

nearside front suspension strut top mounting corroded

nearside mirror taped in place

rear exhaust joint has minor blow of exhaust gases

Fail 10 Apr 2008 140,009 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

nearside front suspension strut top mounting corroded

nearside mirror taped in place

offside front lower wishbone bushes starting to deteriorate

rear exhaust joint has minor blow of exhaust gases

Pass 13 Apr 2007 137,551 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 137,540 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside and offside front lower wishbones bushes starting to break up

slight play in steering rack nearside

stone chip in nearside headlight lens

Pass 12 Apr 2006 129,492 miles

stone chip & crack in o/s headlamp glass

Fail 12 Apr 2006 129,492 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)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

stone chip & crack in o/s headlamp glass

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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T791 ROU is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T791 ROU, 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 T791 ROU registered?

T791 ROU is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T791 ROU safe to buy?

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