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T897 JGW

1999 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2017
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

97,379 mi
Last recorded97,379 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2016
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT897 JGW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 24 Mar 2016 97,379 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 93,554 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 89,334 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 84,208 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 80,788 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

both front brake discs lipped.

Pass 14 Mar 2011 77,288 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 70,141 miles

Front & Rear number plates begin: to deteriorate.

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2009 63,420 miles

N/S Mirror glass slightly cracked.

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 53,593 miles

N/S Mirror glass slightly cracked.

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2007 45,850 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 39,686 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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T897 JGW is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 T897 JGW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T897 JGW registered?

T897 JGW is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 March 1999.

Is T897 JGW safe to buy?

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