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V116 JMY

1999 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2015
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

123,489 mi
Last recorded123,489 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2014
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV116 JMY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2014 123,489 miles

for previous advisories see test number 107980374146

Fail 19 Jun 2014 123,454 miles

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

damage to o/s door mirror, limit

o/s front tyre look's to have been run flat

both front tyre's worn heavy on inner edge's, near cord's need's tracking

Fail 20 May 2013 116,755 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside mirror glass damaged

Pass 20 May 2013 116,755 miles

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

Offside mirror glass damaged

Pass 19 Jun 2012 107,937 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 105,773 miles

both front tyres starting to wear unevenly

Pass 9 Nov 2010 102,195 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 102,195 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 98,785 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear braking slightly uneven o/s weak

Fail 17 Nov 2008 95,616 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 95,616 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 86,723 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 77,149 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 77,149 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 62,767 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 51,153 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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V116 JMY is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 V116 JMY, 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 V116 JMY registered?

V116 JMY is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 October 1999.

Is V116 JMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V116 JMY shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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