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V83 JPM

1999 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,949 mi
Last recorded140,949 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2012
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV83 JPM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2012 140,949 miles

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 30 Nov 2012 140,949 miles

front number plate damaged

Pass 17 Dec 2011 127,583 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 17,256 miles

temp repair centre mount

Fail 25 Jan 2011 117,251 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

temp repair centre mount

Pass 29 Dec 2009 103,954 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 96,977 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Dec 2008 96,977 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 92,940 miles

we advise replace front pads/discs soon....

Pass 30 Nov 2006 86,374 miles

front tyres...close to legal limits....front brakes advised soon...........

Fail 30 Nov 2006 86,374 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres...close to legal limits....front brakes advised soon...........

Pass 27 Oct 2005 79,549 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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V83 JPM is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V83 JPM, 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 V83 JPM registered?

V83 JPM is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 October 1999.

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