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V117 JFL

1999 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,113 mi
Last recorded102,113 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2011
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV117 JFL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2011 102,113 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 102,113 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 87,870 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 76,156 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 69,767 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2007 63,832 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 52,732 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2006 52,732 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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V117 JFL is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V117 JFL, 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 V117 JFL registered?

V117 JFL is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 September 1999.

Is V117 JFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V117 JFL shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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