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R282 RTY

1998 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,982 mi
Last recorded60,982 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Skoda Octavia97,132 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR282 RTY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 3 Jun 2009 60,982 miles

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

n/s/r + o/s/r brake pipes are slightly corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2008 57,532 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 21 May 2007 52,619 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2006 46,612 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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R282 RTY is a 1998 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 97,132 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 R282 RTY, 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 28 years old, this Skoda Octavia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R282 RTY registered?

R282 RTY is a 1998 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 June 1998.

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