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T998 JGW

1999 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

104,317 mi
Last recorded104,317 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2016
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT998 JGW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2016 104,317 miles

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

nearside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

wiper blades worn

Pass 4 Feb 2015 93,401 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 93,401 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 91,461 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 89,243 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 86,814 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 83,437 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 80,020 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 75,325 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 20 Feb 2008 71,046 miles

WILL REQ FRONT REG PLATE SOON

Fail 12 Feb 2008 70,938 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

WILL REQ FRONT REG PLATE SOON

Pass 12 Feb 2007 66,231 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 60,306 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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T998 JGW is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 T998 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 T998 JGW registered?

T998 JGW is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 March 1999.

Is T998 JGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T998 JGW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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