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T996 JGW

1999 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,293 mi
Last recorded55,293 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2013
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT996 JGW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2013 55,293 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 55,119 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 54,412 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 54,412 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 53,410 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 52,868 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 50,191 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 47,539 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 47,539 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 44,433 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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T996 JGW is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T996 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.

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What year was T996 JGW registered?

T996 JGW is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T996 JGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T996 JGW shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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