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T959 JCL

1999 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

176,322 mi
Last recorded176,322 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2015
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT959 JCL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2015 176,322 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 169,937 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 164,753 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 157,746 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 150,521 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 140,670 miles

N/s/f & o/s/f wishbone rear bushes splitting away - worn

N/s/f tyre low on tread

O/S/F TYRE VERY WORN ON INNER EDGE

O/s headlamp glass holed - pattern o.k

Fail 8 Oct 2010 140,694 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

N/s/f & o/s/f wishbone rear bushes splitting away - worn

N/s/f tyre low on tread

O/S/F TYRE VERY WORN ON INNER EDGE

O/s headlamp glass holed - pattern o.k

Pass 24 Aug 2009 124,497 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 114,409 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

stone chip o/s headlamp

Pass 30 Aug 2007 101,514 miles

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

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

Oil leak

stone chip o/s headlamp

Pass 14 Sep 2006 91,433 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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T959 JCL is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 T959 JCL, 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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T959 JCL is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 1999.

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