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T978 VJN

1999 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

59,582 mi
Last recorded59,582 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2017
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT978 VJN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2017 59,582 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 50,902 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Fail 9 Mar 2016 50,245 miles

Fuel system component insecure fuel filter (7.2.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2015 38,542 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2015 38,474 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

offside front tyre perishing

Pass 20 Mar 2014 31,354 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 27,604 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 27,604 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 24,139 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 21,821 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Feb 2010 21,821 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2009 18,904 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 17,260 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 15,327 miles

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

engine oil leak

n/s/f tyre and both rear tyres perished

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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T978 VJN is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T978 VJN, 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 T978 VJN registered?

T978 VJN is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 June 1999.

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The MOT history for T978 VJN shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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