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T798 JKO

1999 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

159,283 mi
Last recorded159,283 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2010
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT798 JKO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2010 159,283 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

dampness to nearside rear shock absorber

judder from rear brakes

nearside mirror damaged

offside front headlamp damaged

play in nearside front anti roll bar link bush

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 23 Jul 2010 159,283 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

dampness to nearside rear shock absorber

judder from rear brakes

nearside mirror damaged

offside front headlamp damaged

play in nearside front anti roll bar link bush

stone chip in windscreen

travel in hand brake

Pass 13 Aug 2009 150,814 miles

bushes on front suspension arms in poor condition

judder from offside rear brake

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 12 Aug 2009 150,814 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

bushes on front suspension arms in poor condition

judder from offside rear brake

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 7 Aug 2009 150,799 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

engine under cover damage

offside headlamp cracked

Pass 30 Jul 2008 143,212 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 135,256 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 125,656 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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T798 JKO is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 T798 JKO, 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 T798 JKO registered?

T798 JKO is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 July 1999.

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