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V442 JFM

1999 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

88,016 mi
Last recorded88,016 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2013
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV442 JFM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2013 88,016 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 88,016 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 82,843 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 77,512 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 77,512 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear discs poor

Pass 15 Oct 2010 73,043 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 26 Nov 2009 67,809 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Nov 2009 67,809 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 61,409 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 58,813 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Feb 2008 58,812 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 49,987 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 40,861 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 40,860 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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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V442 JFM 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 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V442 JFM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V442 JFM registered?

V442 JFM is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V442 JFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V442 JFM shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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