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T890 NGS

1999 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

125,201 mi
Last recorded125,201 miles
Recorded on22 May 2014
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT890 NGS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2014 125,201 miles

Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 7 Jun 2013 112,779 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 112,779 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 102,262 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

bad oil leak from engine / gearbox area, spraying underside of vehicle

offside fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2011 91,301 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 91,301 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 81,426 miles

possible leak on bottom nearside of radiator

Fail 1 Jul 2010 81,426 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

possible leak on bottom nearside of radiator

Pass 28 May 2009 75,853 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 75,853 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 66,022 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jun 2007 60,213 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 51,680 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 51,678 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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T890 NGS is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 T890 NGS, 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 T890 NGS registered?

T890 NGS is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 July 1999.

Is T890 NGS safe to buy?

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