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T977 RPT

1999 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

128,688 mi
Last recorded128,688 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2014
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT977 RPT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2014 128,688 miles

Offside rear wheel arch heavily rusted.

Fail 22 Jul 2014 128,686 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front wheel bearing noise when car road tested.

Offside rear wheel arch heavily rusted.

Pass 11 Jul 2013 125,552 miles

Front brake discs worn and pitted.

Offside front suspension arm rear bush torn.

Pass 17 Jul 2012 121,201 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 121,201 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Excess play in steering rack n/s inner joint.

Rear brake pipes starting to show signs of corrosion.

Slight play in o/s track rod end.

Pass 12 Jul 2011 115,561 miles

Slight wear in o/s steering track rod end. Slight wear in n/s steering rack inner joint. n/s track rod end rubber boot perished. Slight leak o/s/r shock absorber.

Fail 12 Jul 2011 115,561 miles

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

Slight wear in o/s steering track rod end. Slight wear in n/s steering rack inner joint. n/s track rod end rubber boot perished. Slight leak o/s/r shock absorber.

Pass 12 Jul 2010 107,381 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 107,381 miles

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

N/s/f suspension bottom arm rear bush worn. W/Wiper rubbers torn. Front no plate cracked. Engine under cover insecure.

Pass 23 Jun 2009 98,008 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 766,511 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 89,949 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 82,576 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 74,286 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 74,286 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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T977 RPT is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T977 RPT, 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 T977 RPT registered?

T977 RPT is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 June 1999.

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