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T938 JTW

1999 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

121,990 mi
Last recorded121,990 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT938 JTW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 121,990 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 121,642 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 121,022 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 120,574 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 116,387 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 111,144 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 111,103 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating brakes locking on rollers, unable to test (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

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

centre exdhaust mount broken

coolant leakl

oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2014 105,808 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

Fail 21 Nov 2014 105,804 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Nov 2013 100,114 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 92,852 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2011 92,852 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 87,357 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 87,357 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 May 2009 84,680 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 77,990 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 66,882 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Mar 2007 66,876 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 54,637 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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T938 JTW is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 T938 JTW, 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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T938 JTW is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 March 1999.

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