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R36 MFM

1998 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,410 mi
Last recorded121,410 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2008
Typical for 1998 Skoda Octavia97,132 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR36 MFM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2008 121,410 miles

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

low effort n/s hand brake

Pass 30 Nov 2007 113,455 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 113,454 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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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R36 MFM is a 1998 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R36 MFM, 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 R36 MFM registered?

R36 MFM is a 1998 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R36 MFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R36 MFM shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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