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T861 SFE

1999 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

186,349 mi
Last recorded186,349 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2017
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT861 SFE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2017 186,349 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 173,968 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 162,912 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 162,912 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 152,906 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 143,637 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 133,345 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 133,319 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 122,710 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 122,609 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 113,499 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 106,531 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 98,380 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 84,252 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 80,219 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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T861 SFE is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 T861 SFE, 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 T861 SFE registered?

T861 SFE is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 April 1999.

Is T861 SFE safe to buy?

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