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T797 SSC

1999 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,595 mi
Last recorded54,595 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2009
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT797 SSC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2009 54,595 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 54,595 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 50,130 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 44,869 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 38,123 miles

o/s front tyre is feathered on inside edge.

o/s headlamp has crack in it.

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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T797 SSC is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T797 SSC, 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 T797 SSC registered?

T797 SSC is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 May 1999.

Is T797 SSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T797 SSC shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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